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AP51 VBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,078 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 75,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,258 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,843 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,216 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer fluid low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

timing chain noisey

Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,556 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,748 miles

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

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

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

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 VBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 VBE registered?

AP51 VBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AP51 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VBE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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