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AU52 LCF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,317 miles

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

front bumper damaged

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

front bumper damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 36,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,904 miles

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

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

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

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

n s f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,170 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 16,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 13,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,623 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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AU52 LCF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU52 LCF, 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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What year was AU52 LCF registered?

AU52 LCF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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