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AE52 AHF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,989 mi
Last recorded105,989 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 105,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,256 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Exhaust Rear Rubber Missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper Linkage Requires Adjusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Intermediate (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Intermediate (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Exhaust Rear Rubber Missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper Linkage Requires Adjusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 96,226 miles

Front oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 96,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 85,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 85,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 74,799 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2010 63,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,155 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 52,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,997 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 29,997 miles

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

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

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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AE52 AHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AE52 AHF, 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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AE52 AHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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