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AK02 UFS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,865 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,865 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 3 Aug 2013 65,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn/wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,065 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside steering rack has internal play

Fail 4 Aug 2012 61,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside steering rack has internal play

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,901 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,901 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

chip in offside of windscreen outside swept area

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm ball joint

Fail 16 Feb 2011 116,582 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

chip in offside of windscreen outside swept area

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,503 miles

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

O/S cv boot cracking

O/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2010 105,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S cv boot cracking

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,026 miles

Exhaust clamp missing rear box

Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust clamp missing rear box

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rack arm slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted

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 UFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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