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AE52 DFJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 40,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,940 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both OSF & NSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,044 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 27,044 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have small cut not deep enough to see cords

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,984 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have age related cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 14,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,303 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 11,297 miles

Nearside 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 DFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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