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AP51 VEK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,243 mi
Last recorded57,243 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from pressure switch

Fail 9 Oct 2015 57,243 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,884 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,206 miles

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

crack front number plate.

n/s/f inner drive boot split.

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall, quite deep but no cords.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 42,584 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,886 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 37,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2006 30,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

recommend use of standard number plates

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 VEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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