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AE52 DYS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,285 miles

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

both wiper started to smear screen

knocking noise from steering on lock to lock

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,002 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter showing signs of leaking grease

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 37,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 27,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,807 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 21,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,028 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 17,028 miles

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

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

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 DYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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