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AE52 DCF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,067 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,181 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,181 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,760 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 DCF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

AE52 DCF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 DCF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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