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AO51 VZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,320 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 52,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,258 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,570 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside & offside rear tyres splitting on edges

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,676 miles

engine warning light on dash

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,676 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel filter corroded

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside front wiper blade short

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 24,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,568 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 21,400 miles

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

off side light aim little low

off side rear wheel bearing loose

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 VZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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