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AP51 WZW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,415 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside front tyres have inner edge of tread uneven tread wear

nearside front inner steering rack joint play

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside front inner steering rack joint play

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified steering rack gaiter incorrect size fouling (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside front tyres have inner edge of tread uneven tread wear

nearside front inner steering rack joint play

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside front inner steering rack joint play

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015
Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,050 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside doors are damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,872 miles

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

exhaust flexi hose deterioated

Fail 1 Mar 2014 56,872 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi hose deterioated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,395 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,330 miles

Front section of exhaust damaged

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

Return mechanism on drivers door handle defective.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 76,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,299 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,373 miles

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

Recomend rear brakes be checked as handbrake only just passed mot not holding very well. †Advise rear tres bit perrished & coolant low but no visible leaks-recomend check regular.

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 WZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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