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ET51 EGU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,598 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak cam cover area

Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak cam cover area

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished 175/65/14 T

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear perished 175/65/14 T

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,490 miles

Rear silencer has internal wadding hanging from tailpipe.

n/s/r tyre outer tread cracked but no cords visible.

o/s/r outer tread cracked but no cords visible.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,490 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush [oil contamination] (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear silencer has internal wadding hanging from tailpipe.

n/s/r tyre outer tread cracked but no cords visible.

o/s/r outer tread cracked but no cords visible.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,869 miles

Automatic gearbox has a serious fluid leak, Affecting n/s track control arm.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,962 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 48,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,895 miles

Electric power steering has slight loss of power on clockwise/right hand rotation and may need service or investigation but meets MOT requirements at time of test

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 36,895 miles

Electric power steering has slight loss of power on clockwise/right hand rotation and may need service or investigation but meets MOT requirements at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,770 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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ET51 EGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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