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AU02 KVK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside-steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 100,482 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside-steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,572 miles

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded slightly.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 98,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,018 miles

Heat missing 1 fixing, but still secure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2018 87,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure Rubber pipe from filler neck to tank, clip broken (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Heat missing 1 fixing, but still secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine mounting bracket not fully secure Rear gearbox mount has 1 bolt not fully tighened (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 82,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,376 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 31,299 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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AU02 KVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KVK, 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 KVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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