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AE52 USC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 USC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,271 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 109,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,448 miles

Exhaust corroded (middle)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2012 101,448 miles

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

Exhaust corroded (middle)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,260 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,474 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front steering arms slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,584 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,669 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 39,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 USC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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