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AU02 EEF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 101,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear tyres cracking and offside has a nail (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking (nearside worst)

both rear tyres cracking and offside has a nail

Pass 23 May 2019 96,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 96,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,413 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 95,101 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel side rod not visible so can not fail (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2016 95,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel side rod not visible so can not fail (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,488 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,488 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 87,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 82,873 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,091 miles

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,946 miles

windscreen damage close to limits

Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

washer jets partially blocked

windscreen damage close to limits

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,566 miles

yes

Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,573 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,573 miles

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

engine noise,possibley from timing chain

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 EEF 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 59.1%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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