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AP51 VDT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,916 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy

fuel filter rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 86,916 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisy

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,385 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

one of three rear exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,257 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop arm link balljoint rubbers split

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear handbrake cable starting to fray at quadrant

one of three exhaust rubbers missing from rear exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,257 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop arm link balljoint rubbers split

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear handbrake cable starting to fray at quadrant

one of three exhaust rubbers missing from rear exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,778 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,170 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 VDT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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