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FL51 NUV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,092 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,371 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2013 75,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,053 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low and out of shape

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system and basffles loose in back box

cracking to sidewalls and tread of rear tyres

mark on o/s head lamp not affecting beam image

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering system

wear to edges of n/s/f tyre

wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2012 69,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system and basffles loose in back box

cracking to sidewalls and tread of rear tyres

mark on o/s head lamp not affecting beam image

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering system

wear to edges of n/s/f tyre

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,332 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil warning light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,616 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,616 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,689 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,237 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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FL51 NUV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

FL51 NUV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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