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ET51 GWE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,410 mi
Last recorded55,410 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 GWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 55,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 44,445 miles

N/S/R BODY DAMAGED

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,997 miles

o/s check strap loose

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2017 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

o/s check strap loose

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 36,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,494 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,217 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,217 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,618 miles

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

coolant level is low

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,014 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,534 miles

front and rear of vehicle damaged repaired

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front and rear of vehicle damaged repaired

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,409 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear fog lamp lence damaged

rear exhaust back box corroded and slightly blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,879 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

front of vehicle damaged.

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,879 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded.

front of vehicle damaged.

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,772 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,482 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 15,482 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GWE, 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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What year was ET51 GWE registered?

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

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