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AU02 DYO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2021 116,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

blow on exhaust front pipe flexy

centre exhaust corroded and blowing

clutch rubber missing

engine management light on

handbrake cables starting to frey

handbrake readings low

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and nail in tread

o/s mirror damaged

screen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside

offside front tie rod/rack has slight free play

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,152 miles

screen chipped

slight blow from exhaust flexy and centre exhaust

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,152 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

screen chipped

slight blow from exhaust flexy and centre exhaust

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,360 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,928 miles

Seat rear seat belt sticking.

Wiper blades split.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Seat rear seat belt sticking.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,064 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,056 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3/. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,695 miles

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits 2/ both front tyres becoming perished 3/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished not to corts at time of test 4/ slight damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits 2/ both front tyres becoming perished 3/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished not to corts at time of test 4/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,766 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,250 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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