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FN51 VFM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,751 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,554 miles

EML engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,554 miles

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

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

EML engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,907 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaitor split

Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside inner constant velocity gaitor split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,575 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 VFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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