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AO51 NBY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,128 mi
Last recorded50,128 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,635 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable. (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable. (3.5.1b)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,615 miles

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing unable to inspect x3 rear seatbelts. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable. (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable. (3.5.1b)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 43,788 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,850 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,385 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,924 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,448 miles

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

exhaust center box baffles rattling

front discs scored and coroded

Fail 24 Dec 2011 26,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust center box baffles rattling

front discs scored and coroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 18,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,844 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER FRACTURED AND BLOWING (RE-SEALED)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 15,739 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 12,304 miles

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

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

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 NBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO51 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

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