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AP51 DWV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,001 mi
Last recorded76,001 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,001 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,261 miles

nearside front and offside front and nearside rear tyres are low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,509 miles

offside rear tyre perished and getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,264 miles

Front wiper blades worn

NSR OSR NSF wheel trims rattle

Rear indicators going white

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blades worn

NSR OSR NSF wheel trims rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear indicators going white

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,648 miles

Nearside indicators flash quicker than offside.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,928 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front and offside rear tyres seperating

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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