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EU02 MXE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 102,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Slow to retract (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 14 May 2018 102,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear most exhaust hangers deteriorated (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Added 3 litres of oil to engine before emissions test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Slow to retract (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 25 May 2017 93,180 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

coolant level below minimum

exhaust has minor leak

nearside front bead rims slightly distorted

no spare wheel fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 25 May 2017 93,180 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

coolant level below minimum

exhaust has minor leak

nearside front bead rims slightly distorted

no spare wheel fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S windscreen has small crack not materially affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test

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

Fail 31 May 2016 87,248 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S windscreen has small crack not materially affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test

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

Pass 13 May 2015 79,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

dampness around bottom of brake servo and master cylinder

front tyres cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre wearing more inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken off exhaust exhaust slightly loose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,509 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,509 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,462 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,350 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,695 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,480 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 MXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2002.

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