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AO02 DWZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 142,609 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,103 miles

Both front shocks misting oil

Brake pipes greesed

Exhaust system tender

Front brake pads wearing thin

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear registration plate damaged but readable

Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Both front shocks misting oil

Brake pipes greesed

Exhaust system tender

Front brake pads wearing thin

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear registration plate damaged but readable

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,377 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,371 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2015 113,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 113,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,213 miles

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 May 2012 106,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2011 102,523 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,596 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,764 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,866 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Apr 2007 88,346 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,346 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,544 miles

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

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

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 DWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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