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AE52 DDN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,846 mi
Last recorded128,846 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlight damaged

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlight damaged

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 124,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,278 miles

front cv joints slight wear

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv rubber slightly deteriorated , but prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front cv joints slight wear

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv rubber slightly deteriorated , but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,031 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,704 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 100,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,047 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,435 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks (perishing)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 47,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 DDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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