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AO02 DWA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,601 mi
Last recorded150,601 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 150,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 150,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,069 miles

front tyres worn heavily on edges

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 139,069 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn heavily on edges

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,143 miles

front tyres perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2015 122,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,230 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2014 115,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,151 miles

n/s driveshaft inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,842 miles

1/ front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,841 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,154 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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AO02 DWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO02 DWA, 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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AO02 DWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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