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AJ52 OWG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,146 mi
Last recorded63,146 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,146 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 63,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,449 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 55,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 54,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,424 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,838 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 47,169 miles

exhaust deteriorated and repaired by bandage

Pass 11 May 2016 46,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,271 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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AJ52 OWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWG, 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

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What year was AJ52 OWG registered?

AJ52 OWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AJ52 OWG safe to buy?

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