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EO02 YBZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 100,287 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 100,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2021 96,979 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight aims poor

Fail 4 May 2021 96,979 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight aims poor

Pass 11 May 2020 94,252 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,641 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 14 May 2018 84,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside bulkhead corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 84,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside bulkhead corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,688 miles

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

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

n/s bulk head corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by battery (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s bulk head corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

rear tyres slightly perished and n/s has damage on inner sidewall

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,782 miles

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

nsf bulk head corroded but not prescribed area

rack and track rods worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,782 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

nsf bulk head corroded but not prescribed area

rack and track rods worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 64,338 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,860 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,632 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,720 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,720 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,525 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,492 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,503 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 15,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 YBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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