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FL51 UDW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,725 mi
Last recorded82,725 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,725 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user and intermitant (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe hold by mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe hold and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch hold (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch hold (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill patch inscure at bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough lumpy when turned lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s front tyre has cracks around outer wall

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear exhaust back box mount deteriorated. Advised to have replaced

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s front tyre has cracks around outer wall

Parking brake cable corroding

Rear exhaust back box mount deteriorated. Advised to have replaced

Suspect O/s rear brake slightly sticking when released

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,685 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,503 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,304 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 66,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,533 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

O/S/R tyre punctured

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,533 miles

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,719 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack worn

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,006 miles

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

Advise near side inner cv boot is split

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 UDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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