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FL51 VWB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,442 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise - interior mirror little loose

advise - nearside inner cv boot torn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,999 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,898 miles

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

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

front offside tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 47,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 VWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

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