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AE02 SXS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 121,983 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Cv joints noisey

Minor oil leaks

Rear tyres wearing and low on inner edges

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,028 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s rear fog light damaged

rear no plate very poor

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished and getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 108,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear fog light damaged

rear no plate very poor

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished and getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,021 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,725 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,725 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,021 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on s/wall

Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on s/wall

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,153 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 SXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXS, 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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What year was AE02 SXS registered?

AE02 SXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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