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AJ52 OVW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,420 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front suspension arms slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,606 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 116,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,303 miles

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 114,303 miles

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

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

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,503 miles

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,503 miles

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,867 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,690 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 52,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,410 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 25,410 miles

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

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 OVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ52 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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