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FD51 SGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 SGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 59,878 miles

under covers fitted

under side rusting

Fail 12 May 2023 59,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 49,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor chip to front windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2018 40,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box, leaking from weld to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor chip to front windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion at rear axle

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,523 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,378 miles

MINOR FREYING OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE

VERY MINOR CRACKING TO NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,149 miles

VERY SLIGHT CRACKING TO NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,970 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,165 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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FD51 SGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD51 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

FD51 SGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FD51 SGU safe to buy?

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