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FN51 UGL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 128,238 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,703 miles

Lower Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch anti sill missing

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch anti sill missing

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 11 Aug 2018 115,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,262 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers judder

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slighty perished

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slighty perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,494 miles

corrosion starting on off side front brake pipe

Fail 26 Jul 2013 84,694 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on off side front brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,799 miles

front wish bone inner rubber bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion staring on off side front brake pipe

slight play in both steering ball joints

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,822 miles

play in both outer steering rack ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,676 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,275 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,031 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight wear in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,732 miles

slight wear in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 13 Aug 2005 34,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 34,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box corroded †vehicle fitted with sill covers †

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 UGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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