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FG51 OHJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 72,251 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 May 2017 72,250 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,985 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 70,983 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2014 66,524 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2013 63,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2013 63,803 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2012 61,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 61,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,349 miles

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)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,845 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 54,667 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,726 miles

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 20 Nov 2006 33,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 26,613 miles

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

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 OHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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