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AE52 KWA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,865 miles

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

inner joints handbrake travel reacoilo springs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,879 miles

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

nearside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,709 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

offside front anti roll bar boot lifted

Fail 17 May 2010 62,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

offside front anti roll bar boot lifted

Pass 21 May 2009 54,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 20 May 2009 54,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 May 2008 44,052 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2008 43,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 32,466 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 21,444 miles

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 KWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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