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AP51 DWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,155 mi
Last recorded111,155 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 111,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,659 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens fading beam image poor (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2018 104,659 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens fading beam image poor (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2017 96,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 96,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,553 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter slight split.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 87,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter slight split.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,536 miles

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

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1/ o/s rear brake low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,566 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake just met requirements 17%

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r service brake has lower reading will need attention

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,301 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,299 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,199 miles

NSF + OSF CV gaiters insecurely mounted to its housing

Number plate light dim

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 50,579 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

n/s/f seat tilt dont operate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,339 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Aug 2005 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

oil leak from engine

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 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP51 DWY, 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 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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