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AE02 AEW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,911 mi
Last recorded157,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,911 miles

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

h/brake on min efficiency

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 145,859 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills around the jacking points soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 145,859 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))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills around the jacking points soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 141,382 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion floor pan

Pass 19 Jan 2018 136,878 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 133,905 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,096 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorating mid box, outer skin deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,156 miles

front brake discs corroded

middle section exhaut box outer skin corroded

steering rack slightly playing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front flexi and mid section slightly deteriorated and rear box bracket broken but system still adequately supported

no anti-slip on clutch pedal

Fail 20 Feb 2013 110,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front flexi and mid section slightly deteriorated and rear box bracket broken but system still adequately supported

no anti-slip on clutch pedal

Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,797 miles

(STRONGLY ADVISE)n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front flexi and mid section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly split,still clears screen

rear box bracket broken system still adequately supported

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,676 miles

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

(STRONGLY ADVISE)n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front flexi and mid section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly split,still clears screen

rear box bracket broken system still adequately supported

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bracket on rear box broken but system still adequately supported

cluth pedal anti slip missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bracket on rear box broken but system still adequately supported

cluth pedal anti slip missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,491 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,403 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,674 miles

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

gaitor n.s.f insecure

o.s.r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,171 miles

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

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 AEW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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