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AV51 ZXC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,529 mi
Last recorded103,529 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 103,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring location

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to vehicle n/s

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 May 2015 96,722 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 96,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,385 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes been greased

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,385 miles

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

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 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)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes been greased

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,803 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight weep on n/s/f inner cv gator

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,870 miles

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,797 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,926 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 ZXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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