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AF51 VSK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,474 mi
Last recorded86,474 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,787 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low and heavily on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perished

tyre pressures low

wear to steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,750 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,113 miles

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

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

tyre in spare needs replacement.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,113 miles

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

tyre in spare needs replacement.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,943 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,789 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,287 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,287 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 9,631 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 VSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF51 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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