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AU52 LFG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 109,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,506 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,337 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 96,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel filter damp possibly due to corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 82,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s front inner cv boot split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,130 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 54,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,564 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 LFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU52 LFG, 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 LFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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