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FA51 ZCF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,067 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,700 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in link bars

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,533 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,835 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)

Pass 8 May 2009 67,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2008 60,957 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 43,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 38,573 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 38,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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 ZCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZCF, 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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FA51 ZCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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