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AP51 GFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,878 miles

brake pipe joints corroded not excessive

minor oil leak

n/s cv gator deterioated

o/s/f tyre worn

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,186 miles

advise nearside front inner cv boot split

advise slight play offside front track arm

Pass 31 May 2011 94,173 miles

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 25 May 2011 94,173 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

near side door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 May 2009 86,146 miles

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

near side inner C V BOOT split

slight play off side of steering rack

Fail 30 May 2009 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side inner C V BOOT split

slight play off side of steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 75,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 61,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 54,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Dec 2005 44,188 miles

slight exhaust blow cracking around centre box

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 GFV 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 55.6%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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