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ET51 CEK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 CEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2015 68,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 68,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 66,208 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 66,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,048 miles

Both rear tyres, tread starting to perish

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,528 miles

Both rear tyres starting to show signs of age

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 58,514 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to show signs of age

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 54,250 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 48,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,102 miles

rear axle assembly,front subframe & many brake/steering/suspension components very rusty!

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear hub bearings becoming noisy

slight judder offside front brake

Fail 6 May 2009 44,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

NOTE!!! no oil on dipstick ,coolant reservoir level low,topped up with water & 1.75ltrs of 10/40 oil!!!!!!!

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

nearside rear brake cable very rusty

park brake effort relatively poor!

rear axle assembly,front subframe & many brake/steering/suspension components very rusty!

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear hub bearings becoming noisy

slight judder offside front brake

Pass 7 May 2008 40,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 40,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ET51 CEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET51 CEK, 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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ET51 CEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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