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AP51 VEW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,185 miles

o/s/front tyre getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,095 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 78,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,010 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 55,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,398 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 VEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

AP51 VEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AP51 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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