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EK52 SYV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 SYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,968 miles

near-side rear tyre shape condition

Fail 17 Mar 2012 51,968 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near-side rear tyre shape condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,762 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 18,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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 SYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYV, 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 EK52 SYV registered?

EK52 SYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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