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AP51 VBL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 78,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,318 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,284 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,048 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,746 miles

engine management light on

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 VBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBL, 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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What year was AP51 VBL registered?

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

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