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AU02 UBV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 100,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

play in both front inner steering arm joints

unable to make clear inspection of front brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,141 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,694 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,697 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 43,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,014 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 UBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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