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ET02 MWG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,500 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW LOOK AS IF NEAR TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,500 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW LOOK AS IF NEAR TO LIMIT

Oil leak

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

RECOMEND BRAKE CHECK

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,453 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,624 miles

*** HANDBRAKE LEVER INTERMITTANTLY DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE, PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN APPLYING HANDBRAKE !!***

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,492 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 40,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,491 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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ET02 MWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ET02 MWG, 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 ET02 MWG registered?

ET02 MWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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