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FG51 MSU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 MSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,490 miles

Nearside front mirror inscure

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front mirror inscure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,950 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,253 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,585 miles

n/s front inner c/v boot split

o/s head lamp aim too high (adjusted)

o/s rear shock absorber damp

Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,585 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front inner c/v boot split

o/s head lamp aim too high (adjusted)

o/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,978 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,309 miles

both rear tyres are perished

fuel filter is showing signs of leaking

nsf tyre is very low on the inner edge and is low on tread 175/65/14

Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

fuel filter is showing signs of leaking

nsf tyre is very low on the inner edge and is low on tread 175/65/14

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,523 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 34,523 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 31,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 MSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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