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EO52 VZD

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 127,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,846 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pipe flexi split and rear clamp missing

offside rear tyre has small split in sidewall

power steering wants to turn left all the time

Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pipe flexi split and rear clamp missing

offside rear tyre has small split in sidewall

power steering wants to turn left all the time

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 109,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,525 miles

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

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

battery insecure

rear seats and belts removed

screen scratched

Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

battery insecure

rear seats and belts removed

screen scratched

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,711 miles

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

oil low

screen scratched

Fail 7 Oct 2011 83,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

oil low

screen scratched

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

screen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,052 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

all wheels damaged

osf tyre damaged

rear wiper missing /panel damage

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,982 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

ns inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

ns inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 30,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 20,136 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 VZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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