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AK02 WKA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 71,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,191 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 61,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,060 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,506 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,716 miles

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2013 42,170 miles

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

rear tyres splitting on inner and outer edges, but no ply or cords showing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,198 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 37,293 miles

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

grease around o/s/f c.v gaitor

stone chip to screen

unable to see inner brake pads

wipers poor

Pass 2 May 2008 35,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,214 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 WKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WKA, 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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What year was AK02 WKA registered?

AK02 WKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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