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AO02 DWN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,334 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre close to edge, (unrepairable) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre close to edge, (unrepairable) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,307 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak evidence of oil on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,307 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak evidence of oil on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,572 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,514 miles

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Oil leak around engine

Reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Oil leak around engine

Reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,308 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,308 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,818 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,901 miles

Exhaust front section corroded & blowing.

Serious oil leak on engine.

Wiper blades started to split.

o/s/r tyre valve cracked & perished.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust front section corroded & blowing.

Serious oil leak on engine.

Wiper blades started to split.

o/s/r tyre valve cracked & perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,383 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease.

n/s handbrake cable corroded & started to fray.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease.

n/s handbrake cable corroded & started to fray.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,940 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,937 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,000 miles

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

handbrake only just holds

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 DWN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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