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AU02 KVL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,711 mi
Last recorded152,711 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Aug 2018 152,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2017 144,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 144,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,230 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 136,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 123,254 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

uneven wear on r/h/r tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,360 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,246 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,243 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,113 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper rubbers slightly split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,021 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,021 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes have slight rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,050 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,466 miles

both front tyres have slight perishing

engine coolant level low

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,854 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 KVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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