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AF51 XZW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,359 miles

FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,536 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 84,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,228 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,577 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant level low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/f & O/S/F tyres perishing.

O/S/R tyre perishing and splitting but not showing cords.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,986 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,466 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 41,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 23,507 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 XZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZW, 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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What year was AF51 XZW registered?

AF51 XZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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