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AO02 VNC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning lamp on

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,093 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear and o/side front tyres cracked and perished

oil leak engine

play in n/side front anti roll bar link arm

play in n/side front inner rack joint

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear and o/side front tyres cracked and perished

oil leak engine

play in n/side front anti roll bar link arm

play in n/side front inner rack joint

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,627 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

sill covers

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 68,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,501 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,425 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel cap slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,027 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 VNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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