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AK51 UVS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,206 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 63,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,841 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall- would suggest replacing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall- would suggest replacing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,770 miles

grease appears dispersing from front inner nearside drive shaft gaiter - gaiter appears recently replaced.

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,294 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front tyres slightly perished and slight wear inside edge.

n/s/f blade smearing slightly

n/s/f driveshaft gator split.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

front tyres slightly perished and slight wear inside edge.

n/s/f blade smearing slightly

n/s/f driveshaft gator split.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,887 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,794 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 25,794 miles

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

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

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 UVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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