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FD51 SFN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,798 mi
Last recorded75,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 SFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,798 miles

offside side indicator lens missing

reaer silencer bracket broken. silencer adequately supported

Fail 6 Dec 2014 75,684 miles

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside side indicator lens missing

reaer silencer bracket broken. silencer adequately supported

Pass 30 Nov 2013 71,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 71,464 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,921 miles

air bag light on

damage to o/s/f wing

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f wing repeter lense missing

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Fail 8 Dec 2012 67,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

damage to o/s/f wing

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f wing repeter lense missing

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Fail 19 Dec 2011 60,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,094 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 13 Dec 2008 56,094 miles

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

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

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

clip misssing onfuel filler pipe

steering rack worn

Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 43,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 37,802 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 37,802 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD51 SFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD51 SFN, 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 FD51 SFN registered?

FD51 SFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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