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FN51 VFY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,203 mi
Last recorded42,203 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 42,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 41,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 41,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 41,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,573 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,805 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 38,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,669 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 36,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,608 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,152 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,152 miles

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,974 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,042 miles

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,294 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 VFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

FN51 VFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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