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AU02 VJM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,104 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,423 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,215 miles

Slight play in offside front driveshaft

Slight exhaust blow from middle to rear joint

Slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,135 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow from middle to rear joint

Slight oil leak from engine area

Slight play in offside front driveshaft

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,042 miles

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

both front tyres tread depths are becoming low on inner edge

both rear tyres are perishing

rear silencer corroding and has a slight blow

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 28,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,901 miles

slight blow from exhaust

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 VJM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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