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EU52 UYS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 UYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,242 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes near load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Lens tapped up (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes near load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,537 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)

nearside wiper rubber

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,793 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,257 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,296 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,917 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,926 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,073 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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EU52 UYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU52 UYS, 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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EU52 UYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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