# AP51VCY — VAUXHALL CORSA MOT History & Vehicle Check

AP51VCY is a Blue VAUXHALL CORSA, Petrol (973cc), first registered 2001-10-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for AP51VCY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | AP51VCY |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | CORSA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 973cc |
| First registered | 2001-10-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-09-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 12
- Pass rate: 50%
- Total defects recorded: 88

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-16 15:09:00 | PASSED | 126,686 MI | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-12 08:56:16 | FAILED | 126,590 MI | — |
| 2015-09-19 09:07:33 | PASSED | 120,628 MI | 2016-09-18 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-19 09:07:32 | FAILED | 120,628 MI | — |
| 2014-11-14 15:16:43 | PASSED | 116,143 MI | 2015-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2014-11-12 16:17:57 | FAILED | 116,143 MI | — |
| 2013-11-15 16:08:50 | PASSED | 106,788 MI | 2014-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-12 16:47:25 | FAILED | 106,783 MI | — |
| 2013-06-14 15:23:04 | FAILED | 103,834 MI | — |
| 2012-11-23 16:47:11 | PASSED | 96,280 MI | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-23 09:00:58 | FAILED | 96,279 MI | — |
| 2012-11-21 10:09:09 | FAILED | 96,262 MI | — |
| 2011-11-22 18:04:35 | PASSED | 81,215 MI | 2012-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-22 11:49:52 | FAILED | 81,215 MI | — |
| 2010-11-23 13:11:02 | PASSED | 77,006 MI | 2011-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-23 11:03:03 | PASSED | 73,128 MI | 2010-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-23 08:53:22 | FAILED | 73,127 MI | — |
| 2008-11-22 10:09:44 | PASSED | 63,597 MI | 2009-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-11-21 11:26:18 | FAILED | 63,596 MI | — |
| 2007-11-15 16:51:14 | PASSED | 56,858 MI | 2008-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2007-11-15 12:43:06 | FAILED | 56,858 MI | — |
| 2006-11-22 17:21:22 | PASSED | 50,904 MI | 2007-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2005-11-23 15:41:40 | PASSED | 44,781 MI | 2006-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2005-11-22 11:16:03 | FAILED | 44,781 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-09-12 08:56:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

**2015-09-19 09:07:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

**2015-09-19 09:07:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2014-11-14 15:16:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-11-12 16:17:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

**2013-11-15 16:08:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-11-12 16:47:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

**2013-06-14 15:23:04 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2012-11-23 09:00:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: oil pressure switch leaking oil

**2012-11-21 10:09:09 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: 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)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- USER ENTERED: engine management light on

**2011-11-22 18:04:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: n/s inner cv gaitor split

**2011-11-22 11:49:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: n/s inner cv gaitor split

**2010-11-23 13:11:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: nearside inner CV gaiter split

**2009-11-23 08:53:22 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front inner CV gaiter split

**2008-11-21 11:26:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

**2007-11-15 12:43:06 (FAILED)**

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

**2005-11-22 11:16:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for AP51VCY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AP51VCY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
