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ET02 RBF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 RBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,265 miles

Front Both cv joint worn (Audible sound on full lock)

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,971 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,071 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,800 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,885 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 RBF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

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

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