CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF51 VTG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,335 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

uneven tyre wear and 2 nails n/s/r

Fail 19 Jan 2016 125,335 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face gorge in the discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Clip missing (7.2.1)

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

Drivers seat worn

Heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear plus 2 nails in

Offside Front Tyre uneven wear

Oil leak

Rear wiper broke

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,590 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 118,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

noise from timing chain area

Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

noise from timing chain area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,261 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,139 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust centre section deteriorated

nsf track rod end ball joint cover perished

osr tyre bold on inner edge, perished and has slight cut on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust centre section deteriorated

nsf track rod end ball joint cover perished

osr tyre bold on inner edge, perished and has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,093 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing in steps on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing in steps on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 68,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF51 VTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 VTG?

You can check the full history of AF51 VTG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF51 VTG registered?

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

Is AF51 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VTG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 VTG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF51 VTG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.