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AF51 YAA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,832 mi
Last recorded103,832 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 101,537 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,758 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,758 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,803 miles

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

steering tight to offside/loose to nearside

Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering tight to offside/loose to nearside

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,999 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 88,365 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 82,235 miles

Offside 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 broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,303 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,302 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions result likley to be affected by blowing exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,614 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 65,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 59,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,234 miles

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

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

minor sidewall cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2005 28,612 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside washer jet part blocked

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 YAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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