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FM51 AVK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 68,415 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear OS parking efficiency low

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,418 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,971 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 49,971 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts. (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,406 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,263 miles

O/s/f lower ball joint boot split.

O/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,254 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,003 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,814 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 AVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

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

Is FM51 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 AVK shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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