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AO02 VMU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,414 mi
Last recorded103,414 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,673 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,906 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,706 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plasdtic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,867 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,995 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,374 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,413 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 VMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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