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AX51 ECW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,442 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,511 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 76,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

engine oil low.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,102 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,014 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt needs attention very soon (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,240 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,260 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition due too being heavily perished but not showing cords.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 32,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking grease

Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,890 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slighty blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,150 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,150 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,047 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 18,047 miles

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

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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AX51 ECW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX51 ECW, 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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AX51 ECW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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