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AU02 EBP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,796 mi
Last recorded69,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,796 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 69,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,539 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 68,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 66,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,293 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 64,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,150 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter canister heavily corroded - evidence of slight leak (7.2.3)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper wheel arch - fuel filler area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,178 miles

Inner CV joint gaiters have a slight weep of grease

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,178 miles

Inner CV joint gaiters have a slight weep of grease

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,160 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Exhaust rear section heavily deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Slight weep of grease from nearside and offside inner driveshaft joint gaiters

Wiper blades split but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,526 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Front tyres cracking in tread area and wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated and has a slight blow

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Front tyres cracking in tread area and wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated and has a slight blow

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,279 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,893 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

fuel filter rusty

near side rear and off side rear indicators slightly discolored

off side and near side wiper blades split but still clear windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,893 miles

exhaust deteriorating

fuel filter rusty

near side rear and off side rear indicators slightly discolored

off side and near side wiper blades split but still clear windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,274 miles

front and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,274 miles

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,877 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2010 345,555 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 34,555 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,924 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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AU02 EBP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EBP, 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 EBP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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