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FN51 OWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top struts mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top struts mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,387 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both lazy (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 75,387 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both lazy (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,547 miles

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Handbrake low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,225 miles

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,222 miles

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

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,537 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,651 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN51 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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