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ET51 WEC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2014 88,866 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge (SUSPECT UNDER INFLATION AND /OR TRACKING)

centre exhaust box in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel rim impact damage

Pass 10 May 2013 80,103 miles

slight corrosion and wear to front brakes

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,404 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,404 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,493 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake cables obscured through guides

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge (bald) close to limit

rear tyres cracking

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2008 46,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake cables obscured through guides

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge (bald) close to limit

rear tyres cracking

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has worn edges and sidewall

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,531 miles

fuel filter badly corroded

power steering slightly tight on right lock

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 WEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

ET51 WEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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