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AP51 LFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

tail gate wont open, checked boot from rear seats

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,372 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn badly on shoulder, need replacing (4.1.E.1)

tracking check

Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn badly on shoulder, need replacing (4.1.E.1)

tracking check

OIL LEAK, DANGER TO OTHER ROAD USERS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,848 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tracking check

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,518 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,512 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,956 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,956 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,484 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,895 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,895 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,965 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 45,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating/perishing slightly on sidewalls and in between tread areas.

engine sound very rattly, as if loose timing chain mechanism.

front wipers smearing slightly,offside and rear wiper rubers split slightly at ends.(front wiper arms slightly misaligned)

mileometer display illumination inoperative.

nearside headlight range adjuster inoperative. (motor noise but nothing else)

offside front wheel trim missing.

very slight play noticed in both rear wheel bearings.

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 LFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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