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AP51 LBX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,170 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 113,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal travels slightly more than usual before brakes operate

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam pattern barely visible

Parking brake lever travel slightly excessive. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Unable to select reverse gear to inspect reversing lamps

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Gear selection deteriorated and dangerous to drive

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,929 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Rear brakes efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,918 miles

Engine man light on

Front brakes slighly out of balence

Fail 4 Jun 2014 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Engine man light on

Front brakes slighly out of balence

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,303 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,329 miles

Play in front steering arms

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,010 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkage boots split

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,043 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link boots split

Front steering arms slight play

Slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 66,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 50,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 38,477 miles

slight play in n/s/f 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 LBX 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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