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AU02 VJK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 135,676 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,048 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Indicator stalk/switch worn but functioned at time of test

O/S/R service brake readings low

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

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Indicator stalk/switch worn but functioned at time of test

O/S/R service brake readings low

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

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,334 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 95,009 miles

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

N/S inner CV gaiter split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,859 miles

cv joint noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,723 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 VJK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJK, 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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What year was AU02 VJK registered?

AU02 VJK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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