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AV51 FAF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,771 mi
Last recorded105,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,469 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened 2x tie bars (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside fuel filler neck surround corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box hangers corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,469 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened 2x tie bars (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside fuel filler neck surround corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box hangers corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,507 miles

middle exhaust box corroded

rear handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,507 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

eml on

front tyres light perishing and nsf light wall damage

interior mirror loose

middle exhaust box corroded

rear handbrake cables deteriated

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 86,994 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Center exhaust silencer deteriated

Engine light on

Hard to select gears

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,994 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Center exhaust silencer deteriated

Engine light on

Hard to select gears

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

midd ex box corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml on

midd ex box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,658 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Sensor wire NSF not secured.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Sensor wire NSF not secured.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 70,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,888 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,060 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,062 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,062 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 FAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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