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ET02 YMF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,188 mi
Last recorded57,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 YMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 57,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls show signs of been run under inflated, I would advise replacement very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 49,503 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 49,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 34,330 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 34,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Petrol cap not fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 31,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 31,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front shocks have low damping effect (both)

Pass 2 May 2017 27,367 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty and in poor condition.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,367 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and in poor condition.

Pass 5 May 2016 26,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,713 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,077 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 21,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 4,537 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 YMF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YMF, 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 YMF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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