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FL51 NUF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,596 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,876 miles

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

both front steering rack arm slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

front wheel alignment requires checking / adjusting

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,196 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,586 miles

oil filler cap m issing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,586 miles

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil filler cap m issing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,435 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,797 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FL51 NUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL51 NUF, 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 FL51 NUF registered?

FL51 NUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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