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AP51 LFR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,833 mi
Last recorded112,833 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019

Fog light not seated correctly

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019

Fog light not seated correctly

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 102,431 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure bottom u/j loose /play (2.1.6)

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

Knock from steering when rocked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak very bad ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,104 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,229 miles

Both rear tyre perishing & worn on inner edges.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,229 miles

Both rear tyre perishing & worn on inner edges.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,014 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,535 miles

indicators do not cancel on nearside

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,810 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,789 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

button o/s/f seat missing

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/f door chq strap not working damage on door on closing

o/s/f window not going full down

strong advice o/s/f sun flap lose

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,809 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,527 miles

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

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 LFR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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