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FL51 NVT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

engine noisy

exhaust backbox has broken hanger

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone rear bushed deteriorating

wipers smeer

Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

engine noisy

exhaust backbox has broken hanger

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone rear bushed deteriorating

wipers smeer

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,259 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre tread stepped & slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyre treads cracking

slight smear from wipers

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre tread stepped & slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyre treads cracking

slight smear from wipers

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyrte worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyrte worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,206 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,075 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,376 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,076 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,076 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,869 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 NVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

FL51 NVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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