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AE52 DXX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,441 mi
Last recorded141,441 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 141,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 127,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 127,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

running rough at idle.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 124,092 miles

Oil leak possible cam cover or oil pressure switch. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,160 miles

Nearside Front play in inner track rod joint

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape and on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape and on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

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

oil only just on the dipstick.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits could be because of leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front play in inner track rod joint

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape and on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape and on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

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

oil only just on the dipstick.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Inner Cv Boot Split

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,043 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked along sidewalls and across tread - 185/55 H15

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 DXX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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