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EK52 OGZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,817 mi
Last recorded140,817 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 140,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2019 140,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,539 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 139,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,646 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 135,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,142 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 125,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 113,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 99,566 miles

child seats fitted n/s/f and n/s/r

n/s external mirror glass severely deteriorated

o/s park brake has reduced performance, advise inspect and repair as needed

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged, temp repaired

screen wash jets have poor aim

clutch pedal anti slip missing

very severe oil leak (oil pressure switch?)

Pass 11 May 2009 92,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 92,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 84,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2008 84,063 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 May 2007 72,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knock evident on steering rack.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 May 2007 72,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knock evident on steering rack.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2006 60,057 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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EK52 OGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK52 OGZ, 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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EK52 OGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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