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FL51 OBH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake noisy on application

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rattle from engine

Fail 22 May 2017 124,028 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dangly objects (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired guide shim missing (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Upper 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 aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone mount (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake noisy on application

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rattle from engine

Pass 23 May 2016 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oversills unable to carry out fullsill inspections

Fail 23 May 2016 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oversills unable to carry out fullsill inspections

Pass 21 May 2015 114,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 104,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,011 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smear the screen slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall is damaged

play in both front suspension droplinks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 92,764 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front wiper blades smear the screen slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall is damaged

play in both front suspension droplinks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,890 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,173 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lowering springs fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,701 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,770 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,976 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,877 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 OBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 OBH, 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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FL51 OBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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