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FV52 AEK

2002 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan97,206 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 AEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Milage not displayed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear suspension componants slightly carroded

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Fail 30 May 2015

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant bottle empty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Milage not displayed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear suspension componants slightly carroded

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 131,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,375 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 126,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,782 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 116,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 104,534 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,327 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,407 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 60,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate marked still legible at test.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FV52 AEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 97,206 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV52 AEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 AEK registered?

FV52 AEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is FV52 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 AEK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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