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EU02 LYF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,334 mi
Last recorded127,334 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 LYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 127,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 117,977 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is slightly cracking close to bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to showing cords (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 Pipes across rear of the vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,815 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to showing cords (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 Pipes across rear of the vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,130 miles

All four tyres cracking

Both front steering tie rod has play

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing in several places. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil but not excessively. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner steering joints. ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm rear mount bushes are starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 104,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,961 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,961 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,555 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joints.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,731 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,117 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,617 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust rear section very rough & has small blow.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,095 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 LYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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