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AU02 EBZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,019 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 128,016 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenses opaque (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no headlight patterns (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,851 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,112 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,269 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres side walss slightly perished

tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres side walss slightly perished

tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,922 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,115 miles

clip on hose to fuel tank corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,065 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 30,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,191 miles

n/s drive shaft gaiter damp

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,873 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 19,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,790 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 EBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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