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AV51 WLO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,534 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jun 2019 106,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wing mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 104,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHER (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

oil leak from pressure switch

parking brake and rear service brake efficiency just met

Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

oil leak from pressure switch

parking brake and rear service brake efficiency just met

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 66,797 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,797 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,760 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded,holed and leaking gas.

near side front drive shaft inner gaiter perished.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter shows grease contamination.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,793 miles

Front Brake disc's corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake disc's corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,759 miles

petrol fuel filter rusty advise fitting new filter

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,759 miles

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

petrol fuel filter rusty advise fitting new filter

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,615 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter in rusty condition

offside foglamp has cracked lens

strap fitted round gear change control

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,041 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,993 miles

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

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

offside front,outer c,v boot slightly loose ,and slight leak of grease

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,993 miles

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

offside front,outer c,v boot slightly loose ,and slight leak of grease

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 WLO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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