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AE02 YZU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,412 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,869 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,067 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 44,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,738 miles

exhaust system weak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,738 miles

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

exhaust system weak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,518 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box very corroded

offside rear tyre also very perished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,000 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 YZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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