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FN51 UHA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,627 mi
Last recorded147,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front headlight images poor

engine oil leak

offside rear inner wing corroded around drain hole

play in steering rack/column

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to the offside rear inner wing

engine oil leak

free play in steering wheel

nearside front abs sensor slight damaged

offside rear wheel rim damaged

oil light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

engine light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 119,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 119,144 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Management Light on.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot

Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 93,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 83,539 miles

Nearside front brake disc has very slight surface rust.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 82,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,560 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 60,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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