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AO52 ZVV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,947 mi
Last recorded127,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 127,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 127,947 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,997 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 125,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,962 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated petrol cap neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,314 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,542 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 119,542 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,996 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,995 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 113,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exh silencer mounting rubber missing

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure by small clip (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exh silencer mounting rubber missing

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 98,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 97,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 96,937 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,513 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside fornt side repeater slightly loose

nearside front suspension coil spring corroded

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play and bushes slightly worn(strong advise)

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

play in lower steering u.j(strong advise)

play in offside steering rack track rod arm inner joint(strong advise)

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in gear linkage

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod arm inner joint

timing chain noisy

Fail 26 May 2014 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tread of offside front tyre and pressure low(strong advise)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside fornt side repeater slightly loose

nearside front suspension coil spring corroded

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play and bushes slightly worn(strong advise)

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

oil pressure switch leaking(strong advise)

play in lower steering u.j(strong advise)

play in offside steering rack track rod arm inner joint(strong advise)

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in gear linkage

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod arm inner joint

timing chain noisy

Pass 17 May 2013 78,421 miles

both rear indicators starting to emit white light

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

offside front door check strap loose

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

play in lower steering u.j(strong advise)

service reminder illuminated

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on offside front shocker

slight play in both steering rack track rods

Fail 17 May 2013 78,421 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both rear indicators starting to emit white light

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

offside front door check strap loose

offside front wheel arch moulding missing

play in lower steering u.j(strong advise)

service reminder illuminated

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on offside front shocker

slight play in both steering rack track rods

Pass 15 May 2012 63,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,271 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,589 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,589 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,520 miles

front tyres 2mm

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2005 19,643 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 ZVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AO52 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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