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AO02 EBV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,342 mi
Last recorded129,342 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,342 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

power steering is lighter going to left than the right

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Fail 21 Nov 2016 129,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

power steering is lighter going to left than the right

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

flexi part of exhaust starting to seperate

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,405 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,035 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,578 miles

slight leak from center exhaust system

slight play from inner and outer track rod end ball joints

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,663 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,696 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 EBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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