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AD02 OWJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,900 mi
Last recorded134,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 134,900 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 134,900 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2011 75,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,216 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked and slightly distorted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 66,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked and slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,406 miles

rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,406 miles

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

rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,397 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 46,030 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 39,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak.

slight wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,719 miles

slight oil leak.

slight wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,907 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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AD02 OWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD02 OWJ, 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.

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AD02 OWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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