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AE02 VNC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,369 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread. 185/55/15

Fail 18 Jan 2014 96,369 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread. 185/55/15

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,756 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,518 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,320 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,375 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,039 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition - advise replacement

Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,039 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition - advise replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 30,006 miles

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

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 VNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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