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EN02 VLA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,384 mi
Last recorded76,384 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 VLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sidelight output reduced (looks dim)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Sidelight output reduced (looks dim)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf/osf/osr tyres age cracking on inner walls

Fail 21 May 2012 39,485 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf/osf/osr tyres age cracking on inner walls

Pass 20 May 2011 29,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,763 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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EN02 VLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN02 VLA, 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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EN02 VLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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