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AK02 TKU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,731 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,686 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre perished

footbrake locks rear wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2010 76,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,219 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,219 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 60,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,939 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 49,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 40,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

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 TKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AK02 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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