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EK52 ZFJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,138 mi
Last recorded124,138 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,138 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front headlamp has aproduct on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

Fail 16 Nov 2021 124,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front headlamp has aproduct on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake low reading

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake low reading

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 121,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake low reading

Fail 16 Nov 2018 118,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake low reading

Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,200 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 116,200 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre have slight cracks in outer side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,431 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 114,431 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 111,269 miles

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 108,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front inner disc slightly scored

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,458 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,573 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,141 miles

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

fuel filter damp~~~no leak found

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 65,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine noise

Pass 30 May 2009 58,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2009 58,481 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r/ tyre is perished needs new tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,446 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 ZFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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