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FG51 OPW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,775 mi
Last recorded152,775 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip in the windscreen

nearside beam image is weak

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 152,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip in the windscreen

nearside beam image is weak

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,119 miles

chip in the windscreen

headlight patterns are weak

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 146,119 miles

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

brake pedal rubbers are worn

chip in the windscreen

headlight patterns are weak

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in the windscreen

steering is notchy

Fail 26 Jul 2016 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is missing

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

steering is notchy

Pass 17 Jul 2015 132,407 miles

brake pads thin

front brake discs worn lipped

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 126,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 126,819 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 120,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,124 miles

feathering to both rear tyres

n/s/r o/s/f tyres signs of wear on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play / wear in steering arm drum sticks

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,705 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,209 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 OPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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