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AV51 YBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underside

Fail 22 Sep 2017 60,406 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underside

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,093 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 60,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,989 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,989 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 55,675 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,307 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,038 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,105 miles

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

front brake discs advance wear

n/s/f tyre advance wear

o/s/f antiroll bar link dust cover split

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs advance wear

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre advance wear 185/55R15

o/s/f antiroll bar link dust cover split

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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 YBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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