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EO52 EWA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 EWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,509 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,491 miles

Advise exhaust flexi joint broken up

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise fuel filter corroded

Advise rear indicator bulbs showing white

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,437 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Advise exhaust flexi joint broken up

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise fuel filter corroded

Advise rear indicator bulbs showing white

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,435 miles

Engine noisy.

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

Front wiperblades worn + o/s/f wiperblade slightly split.

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,334 miles

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

Cuts in o/s/r tyre.

Engine noisy.

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

Front wiperblades worn + o/s/f wiperblade slightly split.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn.

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,665 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,968 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 70,968 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 43,935 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in lower column joint (knocking)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,935 miles

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

slight play in lower column joint (knocking)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,793 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 29,748 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,841 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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EO52 EWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EO52 EWA, 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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EO52 EWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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