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AV51 EXK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 105,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,622 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

REAR REG PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

REAR REG PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,287 miles

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,537 miles

Slight imbalance of rear brakes.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Off side front and rear wiper blade rubbers splitting.

Off side front tyre low on inner edge.

Off side rear tyre tread low on inner edge and perishing.

Slight imbalance of rear brakes.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,739 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition.

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,739 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,021 miles

Near side wiper blade deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,021 miles

Near side wiper blade deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,216 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,156 miles

slight noise from near side rear and off side rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,156 miles

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

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

engine oil pressure switch leaking

gear linkage adrift unable to select 1st and 2nd gear

near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating

slight noise from near side rear and off side rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,632 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 50,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,151 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,040 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 EXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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