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AV51 EWX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,755 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 120,015 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slighty perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,015 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slighty perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,891 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,416 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 93,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 92,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror cover missing

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 13 May 2009 92,016 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror cover missing

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 16 May 2008 79,425 miles

windscreen chipped in drivers zone

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion starting to exhaust centre section

os rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 79,425 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion starting to exhaust centre section

os rear tyre worn low on inner edge

windscreen chipped in drivers zone

Pass 18 May 2007 68,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 68,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,945 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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AV51 EWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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