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FG51 RUU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,237 mi
Last recorded37,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,759 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brakes have slight imbalance.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 17,757 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2011 10,241 miles

offside track rod end ball joint gaitor split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,280 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,996 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

bonnet crop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 72,037 miles

N/S front & both rear indi bulbs showing white

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

repaired stone chip zone "A".borderline

temp fuel cap fitted "screw lock type"

Fail 13 Dec 2008 72,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

N/S front & both rear indi bulbs showing white

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

repaired stone chip zone "A".borderline

temp fuel cap fitted "screw lock type"

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,615 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 67,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,600 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 RUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUU, 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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What year was FG51 RUU registered?

FG51 RUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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