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AK02 UPO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,496 miles

1.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

2.off side front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

3.near side front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe by steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

1.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

2.off side front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

3.near side front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,766 miles

1 Head lamps beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on edges.

3. Offside front anti roll bar link pin ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,662 miles

2. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,653 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

2. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,063 miles

As per failure.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 119,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,551 miles

As per failure.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1. Nail in offside rear tyre. 2. Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,233 miles

1. clutch pedal rubber missing 2.slight exhaust leak in centre box

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,175 miles

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

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

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

1. clutch pedal rubber missing 2.slight exhaust leak in centre box

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Engine oil level low. 2. Slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,824 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not exposing threads or cords

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,635 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in edge of thread

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 UPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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