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EK52 ZYU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,243 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,678 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 78,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 73,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 72,589 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing close to limits

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,975 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,196 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,253 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Both windscreen wiper blades are split but still clearing the windscreen

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod one of the ball joints the dust cover is split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Both windscreen wiper blades are split but still clearing the windscreen

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod one of the ball joints the dust cover is split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,195 miles

whashers poor

both front tyres getting down

exhaust heavly corroded

front pads verry low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,462 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,367 miles

front tyres cracking & worn on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,303 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 ZYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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