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FM51 AUX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 AUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,938 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle ,shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front arms, sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle ,shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front arms, sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 83,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front brake calipers and brake pad carriers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,846 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,278 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,972 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,972 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 30 Nov 2005 30,628 miles

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

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 AUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FM51 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

FM51 AUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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