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ET02 NXW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view also could be more secure (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met 19% recorded(min=16%)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at column u/j? (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 101,342 miles

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)

Rear Braking system leaking load sense valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW,edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view also could be more secure (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW,edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met 19% recorded(min=16%)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at column u/j? (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 101,337 miles

Braking system leaking load valve (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front damage wing bumper headlamp

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,422 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,351 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,631 miles

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,986 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish 175/65/14

small blow from rear clamp

Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,812 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,006 miles

front disc's pitted

rear box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc's pitted

rear box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,876 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey further atention advised

rear silncer box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,588 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

screen cracked advise further attention

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,759 miles

2x rear wheel bearings slight noisey

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,645 miles

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

2x rear wheel bearings slight noisey

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 NXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET02 NXW, 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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ET02 NXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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