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EN02 VLC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,317 mi
Last recorded46,317 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,317 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 46,253 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 44,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 41,607 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 41,607 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,261 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,276 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,749 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,811 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 29,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,185 miles

deterioration of both rear Tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,597 miles

deteriation of both rear Tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking on treads.

unblocked restricted nearside screen wash jet.

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 VLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN02 VLC registered?

EN02 VLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 August 2002.

Is EN02 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 VLC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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