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AE02 AEN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,271 mi
Last recorded107,271 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,510 miles

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

Handbrake lever high... May require adjustment..?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 99,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn both front inners... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever high... May require adjustment..?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 92,841 miles

Emissions not tested due to incomplete / hole exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box case unpeeled. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,202 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 79,716 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 79,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Inner cv boot split

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,282 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 53,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,224 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 45,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 29,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,471 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,124 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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AE02 AEN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AE02 AEN, 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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AE02 AEN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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