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FL51 YJC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,854 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

inner clip missing from nearside front outer cv gaiter

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear service brake & parking brake efficiency poor

windscreen washers barely reaching the screen

Fail 23 Sep 2016 84,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1x rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

inner clip missing from nearside front outer cv gaiter

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear service brake & parking brake efficiency poor

windscreen washers barely reaching the screen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,239 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear service brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,563 miles

N/S mirror is broken

Nail in O/S/R tyre

O/S sill is rusty

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

Rear tyres are perished

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,563 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S mirror is broken

Nail in O/S/R tyre

O/S sill is rusty

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

Rear tyres are perished

No anti slip on clutch pedal

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal anty slip missing

steering is stiff to turn when raised but has no play

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anty slip missing

steering is stiff to turn when raised but has no play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,808 miles

n/s front tyre close to tread depth minimum limit

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,809 miles

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

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

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perished

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers split

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perished

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,926 miles

Slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are very rusty on the insidde face

Slight brake binding on front wheels

Slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,548 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,548 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear indicators starting to loose thier colour

both rear tyres badley perished

no.plate lights worked when tapped

slight exhaust blow mid to rear joint.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,173 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,079 miles

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

center exhaust box,slight blow.

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,079 miles

center exhaust box,slight blow.

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,665 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 YJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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