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AE02 HLU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiperblade ends splitting

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 115,006 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 103,372 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 103,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,620 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear /rear section (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,147 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system slightly corroided

n/s/f tyre edge worn and perished 185/55r15

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system slightly corroided

n/s/f tyre edge worn and perished 185/55r15

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,159 miles

light cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,159 miles

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

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

light cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,819 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 32,641 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AE02 HLU, 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 HLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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