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AE52 OPG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 142,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 134,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,017 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 131,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 123,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 123,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 113,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,420 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joints.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,724 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 95,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 88,904 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 88,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 85,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 79,531 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 79,531 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,081 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 69,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 61,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 61,796 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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 OPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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