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AU02 MVZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,480 mi
Last recorded124,480 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 124,480 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,440 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges of tread

front tyres worn on edges of tread

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,393 miles

eml light on

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2014 116,312 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,661 miles

center exhaust section corroded/worn

off side front outer brake pad wearing thin

Fail 29 Oct 2012 106,661 miles

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

center exhaust section corroded/worn

off side front outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,576 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2011 102,576 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,048 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,173 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 73,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,597 miles

Front discs corroded & lightly scored, no excessive pitting seen.

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 MVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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