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FG51 AAV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

707,877 mi
Last recorded707,877 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 707,877 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 28 Oct 2008 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 82,614 miles

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

mixed speed ratings on vehicle.n/s/r tyre perished down to 2mm

Fail 18 Oct 2007 82,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mixed speed ratings on vehicle.n/s/r tyre perished down to 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

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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FG51 AAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FG51 AAV, 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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FG51 AAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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