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AJ52 OWU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 66,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,449 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,234 miles

O/s/r tyre perishing

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,533 miles

Slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,145 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,145 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,733 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,117 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

scratch in screen

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 38,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,126 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,552 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,004 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 OWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ52 OWU, 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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What year was AJ52 OWU registered?

AJ52 OWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is AJ52 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 OWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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