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FG51 VLW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2017 103,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,295 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 82,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,697 miles

Fuel filler neck clip broken

Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,140 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler neck clip broken

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,730 miles

Wear in steering rack nearside end. - Border line.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,730 miles

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

Wear in steering rack nearside end. - Border line.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,802 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover missing.

Oil leak

Some wear in steering rack nearside end.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,059 miles

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

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

Slight noise from stearing rack.

Some rattle from C.V. joints

Fail 6 Dec 2008 48,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight noise from stearing rack and pinion.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,359 miles

sill protectors fitted

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,592 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2005 32,091 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 VLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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