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AE02 PHA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 93,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,496 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,949 miles

Central Heat Shield Loose

Rear Seat Belts Not Tested - Due To Dog Cover

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also subframes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear - Steering Rack Bolt - Marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Heat Shield Loose

Rear Seat Belts Not Tested - Due To Dog Cover

Pass 2 May 2018 67,118 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,776 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,767 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,225 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,395 miles

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

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

drive shaft outer cv joints noisy

o/s tie rod corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

drive shaft outer cv joint noisy

o/s tie rod corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,462 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE play in n/s/f lower suspension arm lower ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,670 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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside parking brake cable corroded

rear exhaust silencer offside mounting bracket is broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,613 miles

front brake pads and discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads and discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise front number plate damaged, recommend replacement

unable to see rear parking brake cables in guides clearly

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,071 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 35,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,765 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,562 miles

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

corrosion affecting parking brake cable

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,522 miles

signs of wear front brake pads and discs

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,330 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 22,330 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 PHA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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