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AK02 UPP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,505 miles

Drive shafts are slightly clicking on hard lock when driving

Exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Offside Mirror has a small crack

Offside Tempry repair to mirror

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,918 miles

Front coil spring corroded worn weak !!!! (2.4.C.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed front both (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded worn weak !!!! (2.4.C.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 99,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 99,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 75,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,647 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,418 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,066 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 42,671 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 42,671 miles

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 UPP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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