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AU02 VXM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 138,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens? (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/ axlebeam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parkbrake only just met performance requirements

Fail 15 Jan 2020 125,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/ axlebeam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parkbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,152 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Fuel filler area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fuel filler area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,185 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,707 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin coming away

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin coming away

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,833 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin coming away

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,799 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)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin coming away

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,579 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,572 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2013 68,591 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stiff to open

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

outer skin coming away on the middle exhaust box

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stiff to open

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

outer skin coming away on the middle exhaust box

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,013 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,477 miles

Front discs surfaces slightly corroded

Rear wiper split

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,477 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front discs surfaces slightly corroded

Rear wiper split

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,807 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 VXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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