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ET02 NXX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 NXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 143,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Timing chain is noisy

Pass 27 May 2023 141,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,958 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers fitted (inspection)

Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,952 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers fitted (inspection)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,193 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,193 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,014 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,417 miles

Central Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel [steering column universal joint worn] (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,203 miles

engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,995 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

play started in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,138 miles

engine oil leak

play starting in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Fail 10 Dec 2014 110,134 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

play starting in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre perishing on inner shoulder no cords showing at time of test

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,580 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

handbrake cables slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

handbrake cables slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

signs of slight grease leak around nearside front inner drive shaft boot

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,037 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,230 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 NXX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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