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EU02 USN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,276 mi
Last recorded104,276 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 USN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,276 miles

front pads approx 50% worn

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight play in both front wheels

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 98,673 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle winter tyre on nsf (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,426 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front steering rack inner rack joints slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front steering rack inner rack joints slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,831 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside front side repeater lens deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,761 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside front side repeater lens deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,056 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating with small leak at joint

oil pressure switch leaking / oil light flickering on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,056 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating with small leak at joint

oil pressure switch leaking / oil light flickering on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,792 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,835 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,835 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,980 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,841 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,944 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 USN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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