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AJ02 BVB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,161 mi
Last recorded147,161 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,415 miles

AREAS OF CHASSIS SHOWING CORROSSION

EXHAUST PIPEWORK/REAR SILENCER RUSTY

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS NOTED

FRONT SUBFRAME & REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

AREAS OF CHASSIS SHOWING CORROSSION

EXHAUST PIPEWORK/REAR SILENCER RUSTY

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS NOTED

FRONT DISCS POOR ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

FRONT SUBFRAME & REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,806 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 133,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,458 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,458 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 99,076 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,865 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pads getting thin.brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,178 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 47,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,468 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 26,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 May 2007 26,928 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 May 2006 22,683 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,683 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)

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

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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AJ02 BVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AJ02 BVB, 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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AJ02 BVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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