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FA51 YFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 78,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 78,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe clip broke not leaking fuel

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,986 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,665 miles

n/s cv boot

wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,216 miles

front brake pad wear

n/s cv boot cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 38,355 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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FA51 YFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA51 YFZ, 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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What year was FA51 YFZ registered?

FA51 YFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FA51 YFZ safe to buy?

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