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AU02 UAM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,848 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside bulkhead corroded

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside bulkhead corroded

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,972 miles

babys seat fitted

near side front tyre cutting of on inner side

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

babys seat fitted

near side front tyre cutting of on inner side

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,914 miles

Corrosion in body bulkhead below battery.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 69,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion in body bulkhead below battery.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,588 miles

center silencer started to deteriate

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

small cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,454 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2011 54,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres starting to perrish

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres starting to perrish

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,829 miles

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

cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,846 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,631 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,473 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,532 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 UAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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