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AP51 VEV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,787 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,797 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,647 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,521 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,521 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

Is AP51 VEV safe to buy?

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