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AK51 GOA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,639 mi
Last recorded120,639 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Washers not working

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Washers not working

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,340 miles

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

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

horn output lower

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,102 miles

NSR tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 113,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,906 miles

Exhaust rubber missing from center silencer

Play in both front inner track rod ball joints (severe)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Exhaust rubber missing from center silencer

Play in both front inner track rod ball joints (severe)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,249 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,439 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight play n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,605 miles

engine light on

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

windows do not open

Fail 1 Oct 2010 97,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

windows do not open

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,857 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,855 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 67,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 58,709 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2006 58,709 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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AK51 GOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AK51 GOA, 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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AK51 GOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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