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AF52 FVN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,117 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,311 miles

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre seat belt jammed unable to pull out

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,766 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,748 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,287 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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AF52 FVN 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 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 AF52 FVN, 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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AF52 FVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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