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AU02 MLJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 73,085 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 17 May 2016 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 May 2015 70,388 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 68,259 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 19 May 2014 68,259 miles

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 3 May 2013 66,336 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 3 May 2013 66,336 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 10 May 2012 64,466 miles

both sides front tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2012 64,466 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2011 62,937 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 60,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,319 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 58,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 58,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,283 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,527 miles

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

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 MLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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