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FM51 ZWB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,842 miles

advise engine leaking oil

advise n/s/f outer c/v boot small pin hole weaping grease

advise rear axle beam/sub frame becoming corroded

advise timing chain rattling

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below over 3/4 tread width 175x65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine leaking oil

advise engine water level low

advise headlamps lenses starting to discolor

advise n/s/f outer c/v boot small pin hole weaping grease

advise rear axle beam/sub frame becoming corroded

advise timing chain rattling

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,936 miles

(advise) rear axel subframe becoming heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 93,936 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)

(advise) rear axel subframe becoming heavily corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,325 miles

(advise) o/s/f inner tyre wall hevily cracked and perishing reccomend replacement 175x65x14

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,019 miles

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,970 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,005 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 81,005 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,416 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 78,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,126 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 64,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,692 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 ZWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB registered?

FM51 ZWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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