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AK02 XYJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,399 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 74,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,665 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,021 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,822 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,228 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

small seep from fuel filter

Fail 23 Nov 2007 33,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside door mirror insecure

small seep from fuel filter

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,153 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,153 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre nailed (unrepairable)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,643 miles

advise front anti roll bar has slight play.

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 XYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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