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FM51 AUE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,536 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 120,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured temporary fix using lens tape (1.3.2e)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured temporary fix using lens tape (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2012 103,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both fron tyres wearing on inner edges

advise handbrake rough in operation

advise o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise front number plate cracked

advise front pads low

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear box very rusty

advise rear wiper blade split

advise slight blow on rear box

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,855 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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FM51 AUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AUE, 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 AUE registered?

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

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