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AU52 LBZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,840 mi
Last recorded119,840 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,840 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure slightly ()

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

Front slight play on inner tie rods

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,549 miles

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

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

MIL on

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

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

bonnet damaged

front bumper slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre perishing

o/s steering gaiter deteriorated slightly

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet slightly damaged

eml light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet slightly damaged

eml light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,253 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,980 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 1 Dec 2011 71,096 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre walls and treads are cracking.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyre walls and treads are cracking.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,950 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 34,950 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,281 miles

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

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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AU52 LBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU52 LBZ, 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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AU52 LBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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