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EU02 MWJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv/v boot becoming perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust centre/tail pipes corroded

tail pipe end corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2017 119,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear sub-frame to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Inner cv/v boot becoming perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear hub nut cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust centre/tail pipes corroded

tail pipe end corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,484 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,940 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,490 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,489 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,316 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front tie rod ends slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,316 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front tie rod ends slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,847 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,420 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 MWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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