MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded.
Offside body trim loose
Offside mirror glass damaged
Oil leak.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired Not working (6.2.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust corroded.
Offside body trim loose
Offside mirror glass damaged
Oil leak.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror glass damaged.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror glass damaged.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear suspension level valve, rubber joints splitting.
Slight bind offside front brake.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear suspension level valve, rubber joints splitting.
Slight bind offside front brake.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside lower ball joint gaiter weak.
Offside mirror glass damaged.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear suspension leveling arm rubber splitting.
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside lower ball joint gaiter weak.
Offside mirror glass damaged.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear suspension leveling arm rubber splitting.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front wishbone ball joint gaiter split.
Oil leak
Pipes and wires loose behind front bumper.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front wishbone ball joint gaiter split.
Oil leak
Pipes and wires loose behind front bumper.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YS02 UBY is a 2002 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS02 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YS02 UBY is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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