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FL51 VHG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,860 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,018 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

long travel in hand brake lever

park brake efficiency 18%

Fail 5 Oct 2015 77,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

long travel in hand brake lever

obstruction removed from drivers view prior to test

park brake efficiency 18%

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,797 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing is worn/noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing is worn/noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,099 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,714 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Odometer display inoperative

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Odometer display inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,313 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,561 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,936 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,576 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,500 miles

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

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

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 VHG 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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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