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FA51 ZSO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 103,695 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low NOT ADJUSTED, adjusters not working (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from union to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 102,772 miles

all tyres perishing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2015 102,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,271 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,044 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,419 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,589 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 ZSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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