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AK51 UOT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 101,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,420 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,891 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak (timing chain)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,835 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak (timing chain)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,389 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,780 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is worn.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,780 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

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

Offside handbrake cable is slightly sticking.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Due for service inspection light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perrished and cracked

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slight feathering to tread

tyre size 175/65/14t

Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Due for service inspection light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perrished and cracked

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slight feathering to tread

tyre size 175/65/14t

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,135 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Oct 2005 34,772 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 UOT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK51 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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