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AK51 UVE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,453 miles

N/s/front headlamp poor output

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,487 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,010 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,170 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 78,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 78,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,685 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger side front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2008 34,566 miles

knocking from steering

Fail 13 May 2008 34,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

knocking from steering

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,925 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 UVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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