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VX51 APZ

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 APZ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,695 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 82,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,593 miles

Engine has a oil leak

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,593 miles

Engine has a oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,581 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,500 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,489 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 19,821 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,105 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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VX51 APZ is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 APZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 APZ registered?

VX51 APZ is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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