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AP51 WMA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,605 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 126,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges,close to legal limit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 123,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges,close to legal limit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 120,560 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank pipe clip broken

offside front track rod arm play

Pass 26 Aug 2013 118,610 miles

advise o/s/f anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover is starting to crack but prevent the ingress of dirt

slight play in o/s/f inner steering tie rod

Fail 15 Jun 2012 111,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,994 miles

front disc worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 102,960 miles

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

front disc worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyre wearing on inner edges

advise offside front brake disc rusty and worn uneven on inner face

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 87,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

low effort on o/s parking brake.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,040 miles

wall cracking n/s/r tyre split in wall o/s/r tyre in spec inner wheel rim bent slightly o/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,759 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 WMA 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 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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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