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FN51 PVE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,133 mi
Last recorded89,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 PVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,133 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,480 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,314 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,886 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,979 miles

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

Advise, both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,420 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,148 miles

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

knocking in steering tie rods

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,126 miles

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

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

knocking in steering tie rods

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,773 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,773 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r wheel trim missing

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 PVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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