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AK51 MGX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,885 miles

Front coil springs has slight corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,885 miles

Front coil springs has slight corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,516 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,607 miles

Slight oil leak from rocker box cover gasket

Fail 17 Nov 2016 68,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Drivers window missing

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm + worn badly on edges +perishing

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge + perishing

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear side with hazards (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

oil pressure switch connector broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,157 miles

**SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ( DRIPPING)**

DRIVERS' OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure also lens broken (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

**SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK ( DRIPPING)**

DRIVERS' OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,901 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,164 miles

ENGINE RATTLE

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,434 miles

the nearside abs ring is corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

the nearside abs ring is corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,863 miles

Reaqr exhaust section is rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,141 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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AK51 MGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK51 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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