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AO52 BWP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,572 mi
Last recorded66,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 66,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 51,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,362 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,547 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 40,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,659 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing on rear box

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,288 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,960 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,619 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

(advise) n/s/r nail embeded in edge of tyre and also perishing and cracking 175x65x14-t

(advise) slight play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,681 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,332 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2007 26,332 miles

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,279 miles

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

bad creak on nearside suspension no fault found

Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,776 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)

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 BWP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 AO52 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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