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FG51 KZY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 53,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 48,806 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,815 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

steering lock missing or inoperative, the vehicle has an engine immobiliser

Fail 16 Nov 2017 44,815 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

steering lock missing or inoperative, the vehicle has an engine immobiliser

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,230 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering lock missing or inoperative, the vehicle has an engine immobiliser

Fail 21 Nov 2016 41,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering lock missing or inoperative, the vehicle has an engine immobiliser

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise engine management light on

advise rev counter not working

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parkbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,561 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

gear linkage worn

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,394 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,348 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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FG51 KZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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