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AK51 UUH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,639 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 158,601 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 157,381 miles

1.) Front discs are worn slightly ( n/s inner friction surface). 2.) Slight oil leak. 3.) Rear exhaust rubber defective.

Fail 17 Feb 2023 157,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1.) Front discs are worn slightly ( n/s inner friction surface). 2.) Slight oil leak. 3.) Rear exhaust rubber defective.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,987 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 155,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 154,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 154,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 151,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,800 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,141 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,140 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,451 miles

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

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,575 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUH, 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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What year was AK51 UUH registered?

AK51 UUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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