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FG51 HPO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,709 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,435 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,694 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,483 miles

spare tyre flat

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 HPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG51 HPO, 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 HPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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