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FN51 TTE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,543 mi
Last recorded124,543 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,543 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,865 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 65,613 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,121 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,847 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls and tred.

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

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

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.

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

Wiper blades split but still clearing the screen.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,479 miles

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 22 Sep 2008 34,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,802 miles

rear number plate deteorated

Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

rear number plate deteorated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 18,854 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 TTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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