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AF02 EBJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,793 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 79,793 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,695 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,329 miles

near side front inner gaiter split drive shaft

Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres perished and crackin on inner and outer sidewalls 175/65/14

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

rear registration plate water marked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,968 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,591 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,758 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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AF02 EBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 EBJ, 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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AF02 EBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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