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EM51 BAM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

85,127 mi
Last recorded85,127 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM51 BAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,127 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,500 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,671 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 56,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,167 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/ FRONT IN NER C/V BOOT

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 25,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 19,805 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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EM51 BAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EM51 BAM, 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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EM51 BAM is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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