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ET51 KYS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 KYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 129,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 128,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rerquires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 120,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rerquires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

clutch pedal rubber cover missing

Fail 19 Feb 2019 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

clutch pedal rubber cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2018 95,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

eml light on

park brake cable snapped during test

Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,540 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 1 Feb 2014 70,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking inner and outer sidewalls+tread area

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,881 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,167 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,378 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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ET51 KYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET51 KYS, 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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ET51 KYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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