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AJ02 LHY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate ABS light does not illuminate on the dashboard (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front anti-roll bar links have excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure to the extent it could fall off (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure nearside front headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front tyre bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure offside front headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper control missing rear windscreen wiper arm and blade missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash is not operating to the front or rear (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 103,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,150 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 84,126 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 84,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,108 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil level low

Pass 30 May 2006 49,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 40,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 40,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 LHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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