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AP02 HKU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,574 mi
Last recorded55,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,574 miles

Centre box exhaust removed and pipe welded in its place

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear box exhaust protrudes beyond rear bumper.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Centre box exhaust removed and pipe welded in its place

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear box exhaust protrudes beyond rear bumper.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,826 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disks corroded on inner

Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,811 miles

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

slight play in nearside antiroll bar drop link

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,811 miles

slight play in nearside antiroll bar drop link

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,602 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,467 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 27,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,155 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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AP02 HKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP02 HKU, 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 AP02 HKU registered?

AP02 HKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AP02 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 HKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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