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AG02 MVU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,117 mi
Last recorded145,117 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,117 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and perished and cuts to sidewall no cords showing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet release stiff

both rear tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine malfunction light indicates a fault

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

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring remaining body sills

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

rotational engine noise

Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 140,723 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe rusty in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 133,803 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 133,803 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2013 117,403 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 24 May 2013 117,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 5 May 2012 99,791 miles

Both rear and nearside front indicator faded slightly

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting from the centre pins

Fail 5 May 2012 99,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Both front tyres lightly pewrished and worn to 3mm on tread shoulders

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear and nearside front indicator faded slightly

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting from the centre pins

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads worn low

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nail within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Offside front anti-roll bar lower ball joint worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,458 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,458 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,774 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,843 miles

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

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

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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AG02 MVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AG02 MVU, 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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AG02 MVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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