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AU02 MKV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,423 mi
Last recorded125,423 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 125,423 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Rear Exhaust rubber hanger missing

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

steering wheel has slight movement at the upper attatchment

Fail 16 May 2017 125,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Rear Exhaust rubber hanger missing

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

steering wheel has slight movement at the upper attatchment

Pass 16 May 2016 116,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both steering rack boots twisted

Fail 12 May 2016 115,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,827 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 84,895 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 79,890 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 79,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 74,370 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt feels rough when operated

Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,529 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt feels rough when operated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,333 miles

steering has greater assistance to nearside and rack is slighly notchy in operation

Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,312 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

steering has greater assistance to nearside and rack is slighly notchy in operation

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 40,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,567 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,920 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 19,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 MKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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