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AV51 BYF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,426 mi
Last recorded48,426 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,426 miles

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

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

low fuel light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 48,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

low fuel light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,158 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,223 miles

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

front exhaust flexi badly deteriated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,223 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front exhaust flexi badly deteriated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,397 miles

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

both front tyres cracked/perished in tread

nearside outer sill shows signs of repair - not to very high standard

Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,397 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracked/perished in tread

nearside outer sill shows signs of repair - not to very high standard

Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished between tread

Fail 28 Apr 2012 21,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn and pitted

front tyres perished between tread

Pass 4 May 2011 15,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,893 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,035 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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AV51 BYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AV51 BYF, 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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AV51 BYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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