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AU02 UBP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 122,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear shocks corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil light flashes on at idle

Rear axle beam heavily surface corroded

Slight oil leak on Oil pressure switch

Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,543 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,444 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 117,431 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,781 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both boots are split well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc pitted

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bed (6.1.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc pitted

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

play found in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,297 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,756 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,756 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

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 UBP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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