CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM51 ZDP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,748 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,845 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,547 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,786 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

exhaust centre and rear sections very corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,774 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded and slight blow.

o/s front o/s rear n/s rear tyers have cracks to side walls and tread area.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,718 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel filter corroded all four tyers have small cracks

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,347 miles

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

fuel filter corroded all four tyers have small cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,009 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM51 ZDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM51 ZDP?

You can check the full history of FM51 ZDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM51 ZDP registered?

FM51 ZDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FM51 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 ZDP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM51 ZDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM51 ZDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.