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AK51 UPZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 70,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,779 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but still secure (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken but still secure (1.7.5a)

Oil leak !!! ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp poor output

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 47,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp poor output

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,425 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,444 miles

front tyres perishing & n/s side wall scuffed

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,051 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,236 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,236 miles

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,630 miles

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

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 UPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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