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AO02 ECW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,145 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 104,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 104,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 100,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,540 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 87,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 87,442 miles

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

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

1/ slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre and near legal limits 2/ o/s front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear

Pass 20 May 2010 78,248 miles

1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2009 68,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 56,894 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 56,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 39,125 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2006 39,125 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

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 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECW, 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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What year was AO02 ECW registered?

AO02 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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