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FG51 VLO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,007 mi
Last recorded106,007 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,007 miles

Nearside Front TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

E M L LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE WIPER DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERREL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Rear TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Feb 2017 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

E M L LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE WIPER DETERIORATED

Nearside Front TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERREL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Rear TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,075 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering rack

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,556 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play steering rack

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,666 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,718 miles

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,833 miles

back exhaust box corroding

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,833 miles

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

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

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

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

back exhaust box corroding

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 66,274 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,609 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear no. plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,609 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear no. plate damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,109 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just within limits

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 VLO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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