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AV51 TYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,978 mi
Last recorded60,978 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,978 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 60,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering operation slightly rough (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,459 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose - Grease evident

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

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

Steering system slightly rough At steering wheel (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 50,459 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose - Grease evident

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough At steering wheel (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 40,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,244 miles

MIL light on

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,792 miles

MIL light on

front tyres on limit

Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres on limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,139 miles

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

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

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

bothside front tyres shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,411 miles

knock from steering rack

rear tyre treads splitting

Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,410 miles

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

knock from steering rack

rear tyre treads splitting

Fail 9 Oct 2008 23,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 18,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 10,115 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 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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