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FN51 PHV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,772 mi
Last recorded65,772 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 PHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,772 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear nails in tyre

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2017 65,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust support rubber (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear nails in tyre

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 62,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 53,453 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 51,294 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 51,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,208 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,347 miles

o/s front inner wing lower trim broken,loose.

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 PHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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