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AM51 AEK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,891 mi
Last recorded117,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 117,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,321 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,031 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 103,029 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,724 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 75,584 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 75,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,051 miles

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 17 Apr 2008 66,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 66,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 63,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,567 miles

front drive shaft gaitors leaking grease but not split †

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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AM51 AEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AM51 AEK, 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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AM51 AEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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