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EO02 YBS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door, offside mirror class & rear bumper damaged

oil level low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,155 miles

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

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

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

engine oil was very low at time of m.o.t.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 90,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,918 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside horn switch on steering wheel not working

offside rear indicator faded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,848 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)

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

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside horn switch on steering wheel not working

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,878 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2009 52,011 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,011 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,657 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,634 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer outter skin corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,649 miles

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

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

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 YBS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YBS, 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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What year was EO02 YBS registered?

EO02 YBS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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