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AP51 LBG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,141 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,565 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,049 miles

n/s/f cv.gaitor slight leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,161 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake stiff to operate

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,396 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside drive shaft inner cv boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

parking braake stiff to operate

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,157 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perishing and small cut on outer wall

rear silencer rusting

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perishing and small cut on outer wall

rear silencer rusting

slight knock in steering rack

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 LBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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