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AK51 UVM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 87,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,489 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,489 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,470 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 10 Aug 2013 79,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,474 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,604 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrishing

wiper blades juddery

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrishing

wiper blades juddery

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,932 miles

Nearside front tyre wall scuffed..

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre wall scuffed..

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,015 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,971 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 65,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,130 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in front antirollbar links

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 UVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

AK51 UVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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