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AE02 XXG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,005 mi
Last recorded124,005 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 XXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 124,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AIR BOX INSECURE

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

Front BUMPER PANEL LOOSE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective OPAQUE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective OPAQUE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS LEAKS AROUND ENGINE HEAVY BUT NOT POOLING/OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER ASSEMBLY MISSING

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 119,678 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 118,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 115,836 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 115,836 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,538 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 114,538 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 114,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,469 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,550 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted.

mileage counter not illuminating making it very difficult to read mileage.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 102,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted.

mileage counter not illuminating making it very difficult to read mileage.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,772 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,772 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,082 miles

Offside rear door trim loose.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil coolant levels low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,861 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,171 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SPLIT/PERRISHED

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 41,394 miles

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

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

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

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 XXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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