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AE52 NHU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,518 mi
Last recorded131,518 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,518 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2016 131,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,323 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 115,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 93,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,539 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 NHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NHU, 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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What year was AE52 NHU registered?

AE52 NHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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