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AP02 DYS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

55,891 mi
Last recorded55,891 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,157 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 42,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 34,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 32,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,280 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 31,279 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,294 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 30,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,501 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 28,501 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,608 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack gaityer twisted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 26,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside steering rack gaityer twisted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated centre/rear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,702 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2010 18,547 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,655 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,416 miles

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

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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AP02 DYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AP02 DYS, 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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AP02 DYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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