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AK02 OLJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,664 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge - but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge - but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,066 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,523 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,795 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,791 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,135 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,125 miles

exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,050 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 41,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted, nearside rear not allowing full inspection of belt.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 30,721 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,555 miles

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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AK02 OLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AK02 OLJ, 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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AK02 OLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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