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AK51 UWB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf inner sill slighty corroded

nsr inner sill slighty corroded

osf inner sill slighty corroded

osf top shocker mounting slighty rough when rotated

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,544 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf inner sill slighty corroded

nsr inner sill slighty corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

osf inner sill slighty corroded

osf top shocker mounting slighty rough when rotated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 94,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,689 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT TORN

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 86,682 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S INNER CV BOOT TORN

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,713 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 173,332 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 173,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 166,202 miles

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

n/s inner gaytor split !

Pass 11 Dec 2006 158,180 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 UWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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