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AU52 LFF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,808 miles

Bonnet release broken.

Exhaust has mountings missing.

Nearside headlamp bracket damaged.

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

Offside front and both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 132,808 miles

Bonnet release broken.

Exhaust has mountings missing.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside headlamp bracket damaged.

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

Offside front and both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 112,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,430 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,360 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,820 miles

handbrake needs attention

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,298 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,777 miles

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

few strands of o/s and n/s park brake cables broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2007 33,775 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

few strands of o/s and n/s park brake cables broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,357 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 24,334 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,232 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 17,232 miles

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

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 LFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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