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FG51 KCZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 105,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,970 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,988 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and worn to limit

exhaust tail section outer cover corroded and blowing slightly

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear worn

o/s/f coil spring broken

oil presure switch leaking

some play in n/s rack end

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,676 miles

both sides front antiroll bar links dust covers split

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sides front antiroll bar links dust covers split

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,962 miles

front brake discs worn

front bumper trim loose on o/s and n/s missing

n/s anti roll bar link lower ball joint boot split

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear silencer and center silencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

slight in n/s rear wheel bearing

un able to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front bumper trim loose on o/s and n/s missing

n/s anti roll bar link lower ball joint boot split

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear silencer and center silencer deteriorating and blowing slightly

rear wiper torn

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight in n/s rear wheel bearing

un able to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,602 miles

dust cover split on o/s front anti roll bar link

dust cover split on o/s lower ball joint

front silencer blowing slightly

n/s wiper blade torn

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriorating

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,119 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn 2.5-3.0 mm and may need attention shortly

exhaust deteriorating at rear anmd blowing slightly

plastic covers fitted to sills,not able to inspect

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,681 miles

rear silencer deteriorating and front silencer blowing slightly at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,056 miles

both front wiper blades torn slightly

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

coolant level low

exhaust tail section outer cover corroded

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads appear worn

some damage to rear bumper

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 27,514 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre, not repairable.

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 KCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KCZ, 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 KCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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