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AK02 VYV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,744 mi
Last recorded159,744 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 159,744 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front anti roll link

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,458 miles

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,693 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,512 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,447 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 Apr 2021 104,447 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Apr 2020 86,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,489 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,573 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,607 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,603 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,529 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,134 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,926 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED AND CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED AND CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,849 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,849 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,310 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,185 miles

REAR SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF AND SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,363 miles

16% front brake imbalance

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

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 VYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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