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A18 ECH

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,244 mi
Last recorded37,244 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ECH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,244 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 36,954 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,912 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,084 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,044 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,858 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,276 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 17,276 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,069 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,556 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A18 ECH is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 ECH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 ECH registered?

A18 ECH is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is A18 ECH safe to buy?

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