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YS02 UCG

2002 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,831 mi
Last recorded20,831 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UCG
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,831 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 186,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 186,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 159,099 miles

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 131,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 131,503 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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YS02 UCG is a 2002 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS02 UCG registered?

YS02 UCG is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is YS02 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS02 UCG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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