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AK51 UUE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,706 mi
Last recorded127,706 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,706 miles

Front steering rack ends slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wishbone rubbers perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate

steering lighter 1 way than the other

Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint and wishbone rubber worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wishbone rubbers perished

Front steering rack ends slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate

steering lighter 1 way than the other

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,005 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 106,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,877 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,271 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 52,271 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,500 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,091 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing badley on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,772 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn,clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn,clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 30,357 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 30,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise diesel smoke emissions just pased

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,335 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 UUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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