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AU02 VZK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,450 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking gases

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

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Two exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust system still supported

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,929 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,929 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)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Two exhaust rubber supports missing, exhaust system still secure

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,800 miles

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

Front discs worn, lipped.

Nearside rear tyre, large nail in tread.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,800 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn, lipped.

Nearside rear tyre, large nail in tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,737 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,822 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,631 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,215 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,215 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 28,491 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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 23 Mar 2006 23,223 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 VZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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