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AU02 OBK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.light on

Fail 15 Feb 2020 118,485 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.light on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 109,243 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper motor slow but still clears screen

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,542 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,865 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,865 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,293 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to break up

slight play in both front top mount bearings

Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to break up

slight play in both front top mount bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,376 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)

rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracks in tread

Fail 18 Dec 2012 85,276 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracks in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pads approx 80% - 90% worn

rear tyres beginning to perish on sidewall

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe (o/s)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,221 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pads approx 80% - 90% worn

rear tyres beginning to perish on sidewall

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe (o/s)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,983 miles

offside outer cv gaiter clip splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 21 Nov 2009 63,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,519 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads getting low on friction material

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,826 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 OBK 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 65.2%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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