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AP51 DXK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 115,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 115,688 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 114,796 miles

all tyres cracked

slight knock in steering

Fail 19 May 2016 114,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres cracked

slight knock in steering

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,139 miles

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)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,628 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,007 miles

inner driveshaft gaiter split n/s/f

Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,986 miles

front discs rusting

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,048 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,731 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Engine leaking oil from around sump pan/cranksharft main oil seal areas

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

Both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear thyre worn to 2mm and perished

Fail 9 Aug 2006 61,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Engine leaking oil from around sump pan/cranksharft main oil seal area

Front exhaust pipe flex hose damaged

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

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

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 DXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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