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AO51 WFD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,672 miles

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,150 miles

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

rear brakes low %

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes low %

Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,422 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,422 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,901 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 39,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,198 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 WFD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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