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AE02 HWO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,554 mi
Last recorded54,554 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 52,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f track rod has slite play advise

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,104 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise drivers door handle looose to operate

advise front wiper blades split on ends

advise rear brake ckeck

advise rear tyres perishing

recommend greasing up of handbrake cables and quadrants

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,245 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 HWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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