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EU02 OMV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 OMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,740 miles

Central exhaust partially corroded

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face(s) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt broken in half (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,353 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front bumper slightly loose but not insecure

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

service indicator on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,353 miles

Nearside 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)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses have corrosion to ferrules

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front bumper slightly loose but not insecure

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

service indicator on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat tilt lever broken

radiator insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,756 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

offside rear tyre inner sidewall heavily perishing and cracking

rear subframe/axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,756 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

offside rear tyre inner sidewall heavily perishing and cracking

rear subframe/axle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Coolant radiator fan sticking.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavy deteriorating. RECOMMEND REPLACE

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,529 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 23,368 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,744 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 OMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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