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AP51 DWL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,165 mi
Last recorded139,165 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,165 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,086 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front suspension bed corroding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 127,075 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Front suspension bed corroding

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,114 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,092 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust heavily corroded and weak

n/s/f headlamp lens slightly misted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust heavily corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipe slightly loose

n/s/f headlamp lens slightly misted

n/s/f wiper starting to split

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 66,445 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,687 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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AP51 DWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 AP51 DWL, 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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AP51 DWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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