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AE52 DCU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,132 mi
Last recorded100,132 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,132 miles

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

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

General corrosion beneath vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 99,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,321 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from clamp area (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,562 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre box has been repaired and has a sligh leak of exhaust gases

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,218 miles

anti freeze low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,481 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn to legal limit esp. offside. (recommend replace both soon)

Grease seepage- offside C.V. gaiter.

see 1/2 offside washer jet aim

Fail 3 Sep 2009 56,481 miles

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

Front tyres inner edges worn to legal limit esp. offside. (recommend replace both soon)

Grease seepage- offside C.V. gaiter.

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

see 1/2 offside washer jet aim

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extremem inside edges.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 38,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inside edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,709 miles

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

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 DCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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