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EO52 WCJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,057 mi
Last recorded89,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 WCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,521 miles

wiper blades noisey

nearside rear tyre limited life

offside mirror glass cracked

rear no.plate deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded/worn

nearside rear tyre limited life

offside mirror glass cracked

rear no.plate deteriorated

wiper blades noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear no.plate deteriorated

wiper blades noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear no.plate deteriorated

wiper blades noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corodded/worn

o/s/f tyre worn to limits inner edge 185/55R15

o/s/r tyre advance wear

recommend steering geometry check

Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corodded/worn

o/s/f tyre worn to limits inner edge 185/55R15

o/s/r tyre advance wear

recommend steering geometry check

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter excessively corroded

n/s & o/s rear handbrake cables advanced wear

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre advanced wear

Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter excessively corroded

n/s & o/s rear handbrake cables advanced wear

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre advanced wear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 51,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,797 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 28,058 miles

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)

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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EO52 WCJ 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 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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