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AE52 DFK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,141 miles

Centre silencer outer casing corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (skin corroded causing leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing on outer shoulder - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing on outer shoulder - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 59,741 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both OSF & NSF (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (skin corroded causing leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing on outer shoulder - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing on outer shoulder - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,493 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 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 25 Aug 2015 56,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable snapped

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,588 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,312 miles

nearside front tyre small cut in tread not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 15 Aug 2007 20,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,686 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,680 miles

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

Offside 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 DFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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