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EO02 XMG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,269 mi
Last recorded109,269 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 XMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,269 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.50.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 uneven tread ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 uneven tread ware (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.50.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 uneven tread ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.55.15 uneven tread ware (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 103,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 May 2016 103,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R foglamp lens damaged.Sill covers fitted.O/S/R fuel filter corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 93,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 93,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,793 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 78,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,972 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,832 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,755 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 18 Jul 2009 51,755 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,338 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING , RECOMMEND REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEEP CRACKING THROUGHOUT , RECOMMEND REPLACE A.S.A.P.

front brake discs corroding

grease at around nearside constant velocity joint

imbalance on handbrake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,338 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING , RECOMMEND REPLACE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEEP CRACKING THROUGHOUT , RECOMMEND REPLACE A.S.A.P.

front brake discs corroding

grease at around nearside constant velocity joint

imbalance on handbrake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,293 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,582 miles

driveshaft constant velocity joint slight clicking on full lock.

supply and fit LLB501 number plate light bulb.

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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EO02 XMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc 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 EO02 XMG, 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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EO02 XMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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