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EK52 XVV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 105,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 103,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre cracking all around outer edge

no dipstick tube on engine block

Fail 5 May 2011 99,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre cracking all around outer edge

no dipstick tube on engine block

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,347 miles

aftermarket back box fitted

both rear tyres starting to crack

oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 92,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

aftermarket back box fitted

both rear tyres starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,784 miles

Air bag light on!

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

Coolant leak

Nearside door mirror broken!

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split!

Oil light comes on and off!

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,715 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air bag light on!

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

Coolant leak

Nearside door mirror broken!

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split!

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 83,779 miles

engine oil leak.

air bag light illuminated .

Fail 22 Apr 2008 83,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak.

air bag light illuminated .

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,366 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 XVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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