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AP51 WLG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,296 mi
Last recorded144,296 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 144,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front link rods have slight play

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracked on tread

slight oil leak

sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 130,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

front discs slightly corroded

front track rod ends have slight play

rear tyres cracked on tread

slight bind on rear brakes

sump slightly corroded

various corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,527 miles

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,656 miles

Oil leak ()

engine sensor insecure (map)

front coil springs corroded

nsf suspension arm corroded slightly

rear brakepipes corroded slightly

rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,929 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,929 miles

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

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

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,703 miles

both rear tyres cracking (175/65/14T)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Jan 2012 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,426 miles

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

nearside wiperblade split

Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Advise both front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,268 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 35,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front steering knuckles and on rear axle

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,631 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front cv boots slightly leaking .

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 31,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,540 miles

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 WLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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