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EK52 XGW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 121,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 113,824 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 113,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,768 miles

nearside front tyre tread wear

Fail 1 Mar 2014 107,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,737 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2013 102,737 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,499 miles

possible fault developing with indicator stalk

possible oil pressure switch weaping

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,499 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

possible fault developing with indicator stalk

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,615 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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