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AP51 WLW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,663 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,985 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,985 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 29 Feb 2008 49,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,813 miles

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Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,545 miles

rear exhaust box coroding †front brake pads low

Fail 17 Sep 2005 40,494 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc 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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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