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AO52 BGZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,971 mi
Last recorded104,971 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,971 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

n.s.f shock leaking

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f roll bar slightly fractured

oil leak

rear wiper split

suspension arm damaged o/s/f lower

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,971 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front brakes are slightly binding

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,967 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,985 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broke (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broke (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,576 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shield insecure and rubber mounts deteriorated

offside rear mud guard insecure

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,294 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished and inner tread out of shape

offside rear tyre perished and inner tread out of shape

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished and inner tread out of shape

offside rear tyre perished and inner tread out of shape

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,434 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brakew discs slightly corroded and worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,529 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm inner edge.

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

play in o/s rack arm joint.

play in o/s track rod end.

rusty lip on inner face of n/s/f brake disc.

tailpipe rubber hanger missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,348 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,354 miles

Both front brake discs apear worn

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres perished, aged and unevenly worn

Exhaust middle box very rusty

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Nearside front tyre perished, aged and sidewall damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 9,739 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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AO52 BGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 BGZ, 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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AO52 BGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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