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AE52 AHX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 97,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,709 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,973 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,661 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,660 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,058 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres surface cracks

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,769 miles

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,761 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,337 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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AE52 AHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AE52 AHX, 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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What year was AE52 AHX registered?

AE52 AHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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