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AU52 XGM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wing mirror broken but not affecting the view to rear

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill trims fitted,Slight knock in steering.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,882 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill trims fitted,Slight knock in steering.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,178 miles

slight steering knock

Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight steering knock

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,036 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,036 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,104 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering has slight knock in rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,002 miles

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,002 miles

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

slight noise in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,311 miles

knock noticed on steering when checking for play under load

Fail 12 Oct 2007 29,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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)

front number plate cracked

knock noticed on steering when checking for play under load

Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 17,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XGM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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