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AU02 VZO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 88,708 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,301 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 137,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exh mtg broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 13 May 2011 73,330 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 13 May 2011 73,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,886 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2010 61,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o.s drop link. top rubber adrift

slight play in n.s tie bar

Fail 11 Mar 2009 475,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o.s drop link. top rubber adrift

slight play in n.s tie bar

Fail 21 Apr 2008 40,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,604 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,171 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 VZO 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 61.1%.

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

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