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AP51 GBY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,946 mi
Last recorded96,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,946 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 76,128 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,901 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 664,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 59,426 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 59,426 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 54,268 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 54,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 52,564 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 52,564 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 51,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 44,137 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 GBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 AP51 GBY, 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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What year was AP51 GBY registered?

AP51 GBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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