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AO02 DXK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,663 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 27 Mar 2015 91,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

wiper blades split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,467 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,332 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,777 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 46,233 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 34,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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