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FM51 AUK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 153,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 152,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,067 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 150,067 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 147,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 141,336 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,727 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 135,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 124,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hanbrake cables rusting

rear bottem seat slightly loose

steering wheel slight free play in rack

Fail 24 Feb 2012 124,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hanbrake cables rusting

slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 113,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 90,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,913 miles

front discs rusting

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,163 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 AUK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

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

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