CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE52 ZGL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ZGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends ()

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2017 131,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends ()

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,903 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak slight on engine ()

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,102 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel bearings noisy

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,100 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel bearings noisy

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,632 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,630 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 107,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight coolant leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaking from engine

knocking noise from steering

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,015 miles

coolant leaking from engine

knocking noise from steering

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,609 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog broken

Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,088 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE52 ZGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 ZGL?

You can check the full history of AE52 ZGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE52 ZGL registered?

AE52 ZGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 ZGL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 ZGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE52 ZGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.