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AO51 NBX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 82,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,548 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 58,465 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2011 58,036 miles

Slight play N/S steering rack/knuckle joint

Slight play O/S steering rack/knuckle joint

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,036 miles

Slight play N/S steering rack/knuckle joint

Slight play O/S steering rack/knuckle joint

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,588 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in rack

Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

both rear tyres old craking

Fail 26 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres old craking

Fail 27 Jul 2007 47,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 29,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,503 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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AO51 NBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO51 NBX, 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 AO51 NBX registered?

AO51 NBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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