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AO02 DYV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,576 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,535 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,672 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,672 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,179 miles

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

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

knock from steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

knock from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,574 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,574 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaut pipe corroded and flexy joint deteriorated

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2011 75,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,702 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,080 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 36,080 miles

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)

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 DYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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