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FM51 ATN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ATN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,975 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 80,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished all over

Offside Rear Tyre perished all over

Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished all over

Offside Rear Tyre perished all over

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,270 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 3 Jan 2014 63,344 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

no oil reading on dipstick

rear tyres perishing

steering colomn / electric pump showing wear [slightly stiffer on lock one way to the other]

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,090 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant and oil level slightly low

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,389 miles

coolant and oil level slightly low

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,830 miles

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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FM51 ATN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM51 ATN, 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 FM51 ATN registered?

FM51 ATN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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