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AM51 WBO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,088 mi
Last recorded105,088 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,088 miles

STEERING RACK WORN

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,384 miles

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

Inner STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,384 miles

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

Inner STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,482 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,060 miles

oil weep

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil weep

Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,408 miles

wipers split at emds

Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers split at emds

Pass 18 May 2012 46,908 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 17 May 2012 46,908 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 31 May 2011 43,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both front outer antiroll bar link dust rubbers split

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 31 May 2011 43,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

both front outer antiroll bar link dust rubbers split

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2010 37,424 miles

near side inner cv boot gone and split

off side main beam bulb in wrong

Fail 12 Jun 2010 37,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side inner cv boot gone and split

off side main beam bulb in wrong

Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,045 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking (perished)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 26,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking (perished)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,798 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,935 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,902 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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AM51 WBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AM51 WBO, 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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AM51 WBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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