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FN51 OUD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 116,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel to bluk head (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 108,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,974 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,974 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

slight wheel bearing noise at offside rear wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,858 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

slight wheel bearing noise at offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,569 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wheel bearing noise at offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,775 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front screen

slight corrosion at exhaust centre and rear joint

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front screen

slight corrosion at exhaust centre and rear joint

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,734 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,440 miles

front brake pads reqd 1000 miles approx

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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FN51 OUD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN51 OUD, 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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FN51 OUD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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