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AP51 WMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,842 mi
Last recorded114,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,838 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 109,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2010 100,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 100,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,839 miles

advise slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on bulkhead

Fail 19 Nov 2009 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

advise slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on bulkhead

Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,816 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,640 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 74,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 62,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 WMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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