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FN51 PRV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,593 mi
Last recorded119,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,593 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

headlights deteriorated

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,761 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlights badly faded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both steering rack gaiters heavily twisted- not visibly split or damaged but require straightening(strong advise)

exhaust rear box upper heatshield slightly loose

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted and slight fluctuation evident from both brakes during brake test(strong advise)

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges(strong advise)

offside front outer cv gaiter perished

offside front tyre on 2mm tread, perished and worn on edges(strong advise)

offside rear suspension coil spring heavily corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

play in offside and nearside of steering rack

service reminder illuminated

very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,187 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,187 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,665 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,272 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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FN51 PRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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