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EK52 ZVM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,198 mi
Last recorded65,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,198 miles

exhaust Has a leak at both ends of centre box

Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,195 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust Has a leak at both ends of centre box

Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 62,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,061 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,927 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,926 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 58,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 56,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,708 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres extensvely cracked and perished on 4/5mm

both rear tyres extensively cracked and perished on 5mm 1855515

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

n/s front tyre has been driven flat inner and outer sidewalls worn

suspect front brake pads worn/getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s front tyre suspect been driven flat as both side walls show wear

Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,993 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s front tyre suspect been driven flat as both side walls show wear

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,800 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,118 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 39,092 miles

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

front tyres cracking

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge (BORDERLINE PASS)

rear exhaust box bad condition

Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,037 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,679 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,728 miles

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

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

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 ZVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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