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AF51 UEW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,388 miles

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

rear exhust slightley rusty,rear discs slightley rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhust slightley rusty,rear discs slightley rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,662 miles

Battery insecure

ecu & t/control light on

rear box heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ecu & t/control light on

rear box heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,211 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,729 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,113 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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AF51 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 UEW, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF51 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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