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AO51 URP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 URP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,138 miles

mill light iluminated

n/s/f headlamp aim just showing image

Fail 4 Mar 2019 113,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

mill light iluminated

n/s/f headlamp aim just showing image

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,460 miles

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,459 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,567 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,080 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,080 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,526 miles

front anti roll bar boots split

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,853 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,520 miles

nsf tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,719 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,612 miles

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

both front wiper blades small splits

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 URP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URP, 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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AO51 URP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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