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AO02 VLE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,819 miles

n/s/f drum stick knocking

Fail 12 Mar 2018 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f drum stick knocking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,050 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,246 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine oil light on

front brake discs worn thin

oil leak engine oil milkey

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,939 miles

1.clutch pedal rubber missing 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

1.clutch pedal rubber missing 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,493 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,609 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 41,705 miles

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,538 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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AO02 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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