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AE02 YYW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,113 mi
Last recorded127,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,113 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 122,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,006 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 116,988 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 100,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,268 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2012 96,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,506 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,503 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,657 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak gearbox at selector shaft

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,041 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 YYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YYW, 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 YYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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