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AE02 MPU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,818 mi
Last recorded123,818 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is BALD on inner edge,and is ON LIMIT BARS[175/65/r14]82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,625 miles

Exhaust baffle loose in exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Steering rack has very slight play

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,922 miles

Offside slight play steering rack or track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,138 miles

centre exhaust baffles breaking up/loose

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,171 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 81,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 66,531 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 58,271 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 51,432 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 51,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,580 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 MPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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