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AU02 MLV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 MLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,833 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracked in tread

play in steering

slight play in both rear wheel bearings and getting noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge!

nearside wiper blade splitting!

offside horn switch/push not working!

Fail 28 Jan 2015 66,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge!

nearside wiper blade splitting!

offside horn switch/push not working!

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing!

offside horn push/switch not working!

Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside horn push switch not working!

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside horn push switch not working!

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 28,462 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,616 miles

KNOCK FROM STEERING. †

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 23,616 miles

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

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

knock from steering.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,597 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2006 20,597 miles

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

Offside 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
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AU02 MLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MLV, 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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What year was AU02 MLV registered?

AU02 MLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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