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FG51 RVE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,545 mi
Last recorded102,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre heatshield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre heatshield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,242 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer and front flexi joint in poor condition

handbrake cable corroded

offside rear tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust centre silencer and front flexi joint in poor condition

handbrake cable corroded

offside rear tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,584 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,584 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,639 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,637 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter heavily corroded would recommend replacement

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,637 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

fuel filter heavily corroded would recommend replacement

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,915 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,915 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

play in steering rack

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,090 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 RVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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