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AE52 NKL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 88,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,342 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking bad 175/65/r14

engine covers

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,461 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/r14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 play in tie rod

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking bad 175/65/r14

Rear coil spring corroded both [small] (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,347 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,033 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,310 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,310 miles

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,302 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,080 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,184 miles

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

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

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

front brakes pads getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,358 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,484 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 NKL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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