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FG51 UKU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,230 miles

Nearside Front seat will not tilt allowing axcess to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer on (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front seat will not tilt allowing axcess to rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front bracket on (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split but preventing the ingress of dirt etc at time of inspection (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

minor corrosion t some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,317 miles

Front All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split but preventing the ingress of dirt etc at time of inspection (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

minor corrosion t some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2018 82,644 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s bottom (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,168 miles

engine oil overfilled.

grinding from rear brakes.

rear silencer corroded.

e,m,l on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2016 76,167 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil overfilled.

grinding from rear brakes.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake disc's badly corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,403 miles

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

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

exhuast back box in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2011 69,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 25,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 21,691 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 UKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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