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EU02 LXJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,126 mi
Last recorded65,126 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,764 miles

Offside Front top mount

Fail 25 Feb 2020 64,764 miles

Offside Front top mount

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,602 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,994 miles

Rear Back box rusty

exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,994 miles

Rear Back box rusty

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

exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,231 miles

O/S/F inner track rod

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 44,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,468 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,177 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 22,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,682 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 21,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,638 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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EU02 LXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU02 LXJ, 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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EU02 LXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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