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AE52 HGA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 110,186 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 110,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust system insecure REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 110,156 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,128 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 84,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,725 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

HANBRAKE CABLES CORRODED CONDITION

NSF CV BOOT SPLIT

NSR TYRE PERISHED AND BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

HANBRAKE CABLES CORRODED CONDITION

NSF CV BOOT SPLIT

NSR TYRE PERISHED AND BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,785 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,580 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,044 miles

front tyres worn on edge.nearside front tyre cracked in tread

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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AE52 HGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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