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AK52 XPJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,246 mi
Last recorded51,246 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,951 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 50,951 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,619 miles

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

rear axel corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 50,619 miles

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

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

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

rear axel corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 50,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,959 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,952 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre worn almost to cord

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,416 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 35,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,338 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,659 miles

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

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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AK52 XPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK52 XPJ, 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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AK52 XPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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