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FL51 WOY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,058 mi
Last recorded105,058 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,058 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 103,622 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,935 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,931 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2015 99,413 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,625 miles

all brake hoses corroding

both rear indicators faded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

all brake hoses corroding

both rear indicators faded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,208 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,400 miles

oil light switch leaking

small chips on screen

Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil light switch leaking

small chips on screen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,414 miles

N/s steering rack (rod end) slight play in ball joint

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

O/S Front/n/s front/ and n/s rear tyre walls cracking due too age

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,467 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

LIGHT NOTCHINESS FELT ON STEERING ROCK

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,597 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,479 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 WOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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