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AP51 WYF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,182 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lense dull

Fail 4 Sep 2020 68,058 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lense dull

Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 85,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,781 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,841 miles

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,556 miles

Brake servo unit heavily corroded

Headlamps frosted and poor beam images

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

Oil leak ()

Play in n/s inner steering arm joint, very close to limits

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,948 miles

Brake servo corroded,may need attention soon

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

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

Headlamps frosted and poor image on o/s

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,609 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,609 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,053 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack joint

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,050 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack joint

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,782 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,782 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,924 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 56,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 53,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,698 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 WYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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