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AE02 YZZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,123 mi
Last recorded130,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,123 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,661 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 118,093 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Feb 2014 107,399 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,064 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,009 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,308 miles

oil leak

rear number plate disfiguring

slight play in steering rack

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,319 miles

both handbrake cables freying

both rear tyres cracked around tread area

front and rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,383 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,094 miles

both front brake discs inner face corroded

both front tyres low

Fail 28 Mar 2007 36,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,924 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 YZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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