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EU02 LXS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both park brake performances low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,492 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,359 miles

front brake pads low

minor movement front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,537 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 42,537 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,293 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 LXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EU02 LXS, 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 LXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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