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EU02 NKE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine coolant low

engine oil low

oil pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,139 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,678 miles

headlight lenses faded

oil leak

slight notchyness to steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,130 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 84,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,583 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 78,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 73,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,376 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,204 miles

Both sides, front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Jul 2010 60,204 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres, outer sidewalls perished

Both sides, front brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,224 miles

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

rear centre seat belt does not lock into stalk

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear centre seat belt does not lock into stalk

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 39,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

1) front pads look low req closer inspection 2) wheel trims fitted 3) n/s front tyre worn on edges 4) tyres 175 65 14 5) scrapping noise from o/s front req further investigation

Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,936 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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EU02 NKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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