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FN51 VFX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,577 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Regestration plat delamingnating

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly to inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has had puncture repair to outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear axle rusted but not dengerous

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,846 miles

engine fault lamp on.

front number plate water damaged.

n/s door mirror cracked.

screw in inside edge of n/s/r tyre.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine fault lamp on.

front brake pads worn very low.

front number plate water damaged.

n/s door mirror cracked.

screw in inside edge of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,798 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,319 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,789 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,789 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

o/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,312 miles

steering light when turning left

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,129 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 30,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 VFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VFX, 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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What year was FN51 VFX registered?

FN51 VFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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