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AU02 ECY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,619 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front dics inner faces poor condition

both outer sills covered unable to inspect outer sills!!

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,322 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 73,320 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre cracking andf perrishing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,250 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre cracking andf perrishing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,623 miles

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

bothg rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,351 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,019 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,019 miles

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

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

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

n/s c.v gaitor clip coming undone

n/s h/brake cable freyed

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate delaminated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,290 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 ECY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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