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AF02 FZZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,373 mi
Last recorded138,373 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 138,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,577 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 134,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 124,662 miles

advance corrosion around both rear coil springs

minor leak rear exhaust

osf tyre worn heavily inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jul 2016 124,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

advance corrosion around both rear coil springs

minor leak rear exhaust

osf tyre worn heavily inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,694 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 107,588 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,588 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,673 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded ( goes to osr flexi )

front wipers will need attention NOT parking

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf steering rack has play on inner and outter ball joints

osf tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts close to cords

rear service brake uneven will need attention ( failed )

sills coverd unable to test ( may be corroded )

Fail 18 Sep 2013 98,649 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded ( goes to osr flexi )

front wipers will need attention NOT parking

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf steering rack has play on inner and outter ball joints

osf tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts close to cords

rear service brake uneven will need attention ( failed )

sills coverd unable to test ( may be corroded )

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,579 miles

front cv gaiters deteriorating

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check sills properly due to plastic sill covers

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,515 miles

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

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

unable to check sills properly due to plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,235 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 67,184 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,214 miles

n/s handbrake has lower reading

slight play steering rack inner end n/side

Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 49,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,343 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 FZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 AF02 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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