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AU02 MXS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 MXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,364 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

play in o/s and n/s inner track rods

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,090 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 130,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,887 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 116,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,331 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2007 57,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 39,553 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 MXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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