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AE02 HNG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,407 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror has tape on

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 143,407 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror has tape on

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,666 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,250 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,402 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,402 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,431 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,614 miles

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)

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,612 miles

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

poss clutch problem

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,586 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

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

O/S/R TYRE 3 NAILS 1 IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,218 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,218 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,134 miles

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

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

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 HNG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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