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AV51 YBF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 135,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Steering wheel has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2021 135,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering wheel has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2021 134,998 miles

Fuel tank leaking Fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wiper not fully secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,957 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend replacement ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has play

Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,917 miles

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

Both headlamp beam pattern poor

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend replacement ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has play

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

both inner steering rack ends worn and knocking

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

both inner steering rack ends worn and knocking

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,359 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play found at steering wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

play found at steering wheel (up and down)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,876 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

slight play found at steering wheel (up and down )

Fail 10 Nov 2016 122,634 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s of front subframe corroded and holed at steering rack fixings (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor surface area (3.5.1i)

oil leak

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,821 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

inner rack ends moderate play

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 94,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,977 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,055 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 YBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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