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AP51 UKU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,330 mi
Last recorded95,330 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,432 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,717 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,341 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,182 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,180 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,176 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,093 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f roll bar link arm upper ball joint dust cover split

stone chips to screen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,045 miles

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

n/s/f roll bar link arm upper ball joint dust cover split

stone chips to screen

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Nov 2009 63,551 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,272 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and badly perished

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,287 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,289 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,139 miles

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 UKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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