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AU02 DYB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,494 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2016 93,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhaust rubbers cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nsr tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox covered in oil ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 86,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 82,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 78,557 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 May 2012 78,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 74,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,937 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres perished and unevenly worn

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Front windscreen wiper motor "park" function not working correctly

Road tax out of date

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,937 miles

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

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake pads getting low

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Both front brake discs worn and discoloured

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both outer cv joints noisy in opperation

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres perished and unevenly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front windscreen wiper motor "park" function not working correctly

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Road tax out of date

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,630 miles

Body damage to front bumper

Both cv joints noisy in opperation

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both parking brake cables rusted

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Exhaust system rusted

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Body damage to front bumper

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both parking brake cables rusted

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Exhaust system rusted

Nearside inner cv boot split and leaking

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,898 miles

cracking in tread on both front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,818 miles

Both front tyres lightly perished

Both outer cv joints noisy in opperation

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear brake pulsating

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front tyres lightly perished

Both outer cv joints noisy in opperation

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear brake pulsating

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

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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AU02 DYB 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 61.1%.

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 AU02 DYB, 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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AU02 DYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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