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AP02 MPE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,350 mi
Last recorded135,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 MPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 135,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,384 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 132,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n s r tyer worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 128,452 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and cracking (getting low).

offside rear tyre cracking

play detected in offside steering rack-end

Fail 6 Jan 2014 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release mechanism insecure

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and cracking (getting low).

noise from engine area (timing chain?)

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak from engine area

play detected in offside steering rack-end

Pass 1 Feb 2013 126,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 126,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,783 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 119,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,966 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s rear tyres surface cracks on inner wall

Fail 2 Jan 2010 99,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s rear tyres surface cracks on inner wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,868 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,016 miles

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Windscreen damaged in zone B.ok for MoT at present.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,110 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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AP02 MPE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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