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FH51 URW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2016 144,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,724 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2015 134,724 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 131,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,370 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 116,124 miles

impact damage near side rear

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2011 116,078 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

impact damage near side rear

offside

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2010 104,892 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW/ TOPPED UP/ TYRE PRESSURES CHECKED

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm min legal limit on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 104,892 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW/ TOPPED UP/ TYRE PRESSURES CHECKED

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm min legal limit on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,003 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2009 84,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,478 miles

air bag light on at time of test

offside reflecter cracked

offside wiper blade worn

service light on at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,478 miles

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

air bag light on at time of test

offside reflecter cracked

offside wiper blade worn

service light on at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,534 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 49,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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FH51 URW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH51 URW, 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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FH51 URW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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