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FH51 VNM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,847 miles

1/ slight damage to front windscreen

2/ slight distortion on rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2019 127,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

1/ slight damage to front windscreen

2/ slight distortion on rear brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,595 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre worn on inside edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1/ n/s rear tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AT STEERING WHEEL ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 115,373 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AT STEERING WHEEL ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,898 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,102 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

steering rack inner ball joints worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,091 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

steering rack inner ball joints worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,317 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,317 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,726 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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FH51 VNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH51 VNM, 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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What year was FH51 VNM registered?

FH51 VNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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