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AJ52 ELX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,221 mi
Last recorded130,221 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,221 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 130,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,468 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,468 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,294 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,679 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,942 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,794 miles

rear no plate descoloured noise from steeing coulum slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre 3mm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AJ52 ELX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ52 ELX, 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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AJ52 ELX is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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