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EK52 UNU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 UNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY, LOTS OF LEAKS (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing BODY DAMAGE, LAMP MISSING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY, LOTS OF LEAKS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet pull needs attention

oil on minimum

Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,567 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet pull needs attention

oil on minimum

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,180 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

cover over outer sills

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2017 51,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

cover over outer sills

exhaust system rusty

near side front tyre bald on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,374 miles

slight exhaust blow centre box

Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,647 miles

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,413 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,826 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 10,826 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,868 miles

Engine coolant low

Inspection light on indicating service due

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 8,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,544 miles

minor damage to o/s rear body??

minor/multiple damage to front bumper/no_ plate??

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,212 miles

Slight knocking from steering rack under load

Various body damage but only cosmetic

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 3,277 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 UNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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