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AJ02 FAM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

82,934 mi
Last recorded82,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 82,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 72,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,412 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,341 miles

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

Oil leak ns gear box shaft seal ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,128 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 38,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,035 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 34,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 34,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 32,268 miles

O/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 4 May 2010 31,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,677 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 30,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 28,322 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,713 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,711 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 21,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,307 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 13 May 2005 16,732 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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AJ02 FAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 AJ02 FAM, 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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What year was AJ02 FAM registered?

AJ02 FAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is AJ02 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 FAM shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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