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AK51 UVW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy damaged/minor leak from center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,174 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy damaged/minor leak from center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,894 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r number plate lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r number plate lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2019 82,088 miles

1x exhaust rubber missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2019 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

1x exhaust rubber missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,350 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 76,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,538 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,538 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,506 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,029 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 54,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,672 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2009 37,081 miles

Offside 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)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,491 miles

Screen damage evident,"ZONE A."

Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,491 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded and blowing.

Screen damage evident,"ZONE A".

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 9,304 miles

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

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 UVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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