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AD02 XLJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,588 mi
Last recorded111,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,588 miles

Brakes ; Nearside front brake disc has corrosion on inner face

Brakes ; Rigid pipe corroded , front to rear at Nearside floor

Exhaust ; Centre section deteriorated , minor leak

Lighting ; Offside reverse lamp not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,585 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged broken wires / weakened (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake at guide (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes ; Imbalance . Front 11 %

Brakes ; Nearside front brake disc has corrosion on inner face

Brakes ; Rigid pipe corroded , front to rear at Nearside floor

Exhaust ; Centre section deteriorated , minor leak

Lighting ; Offside reverse lamp not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,967 miles

Brake ; Brake hose ferrules corroded , o/s/r

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 14 %

Drivers view ; Wipers split

Exhaust ; Centre section deteriorated , minor leak of gases

Note ; Damage n/s sill & n/s/r door

Note ; Noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated , suspect bearing

Note ; Parking brake cables slightly sticking in guides

Steering ; Track rod end has slight play in ball joint , n/s

Steering ; slight movement at steering wheel , recommend check security

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal has minor split , o/s/f

Wheel trims ,various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,927 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 29 Jul 2015 105,428 miles

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

centre exhaust very corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 105,428 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust very corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,367 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,069 miles

Exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,801 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,570 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,570 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,201 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,718 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,226 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 XLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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