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FG51 FUB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 FUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,066 miles

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

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

handbrake efficiency only just met required limits

Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,903 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine all over the bottom and top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached very bad play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has dent

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + down to second layer on inner edge ans perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,146 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 71,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,366 miles

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

exhaust slightly deterioated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2013 62,358 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deterioated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls just starting to perish

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,768 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,230 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,203 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,946 miles

near side inner drive shaft rubber boot split

o/s and n/r side rear tyres slitly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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FG51 FUB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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