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FL51 YYN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,646 mi
Last recorded173,646 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 173,646 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 173,645 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre punctured 175/65/14 ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens was excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 164,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 157,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,445 miles

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

Oil leak from offside front of engine ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 150,439 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from offside front of engine ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,066 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 145,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,271 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 142,271 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)

Offside 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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 138,794 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,597 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust rear section poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,848 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 121,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,476 miles

oil spill on engine

tailbox outerskin corroded and heat shield loose

Fail 7 Feb 2011 113,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish not deep enough to show cords

oil spill on engine

tailbox outerskin corroded and heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,626 miles

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

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

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 YYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

FL51 YYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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