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FM51 AUF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 AUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,784 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,769 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf mirror glass brocken

osr tyre is cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,753 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2008 46,157 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,901 miles

security of offside cv boot .

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,136 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2006 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2005 21,146 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 AUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUF, 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 AUF registered?

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

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