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FN51 UGO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,427 mi
Last recorded151,427 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 151,427 miles

Front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

Hand brake & rear brakes just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

NSF Tyre is very close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel & is slightly rough on lock to lock turn

front & rear springs are corroded

front anti roll bar links & track rod ends have slight play in them

small chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

under body & brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 148,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 138,880 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 138,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 123,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 110,912 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 110,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,250 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread pattern.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,325 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 35,277 miles

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

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)

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 UGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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