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FN51 VGJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,404 mi
Last recorded119,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 119,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre + n/s/r tyre spit and perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre + n/s/r tyre spit and perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,393 miles

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

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

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

M.I.L on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,668 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (185/55/15) (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,123 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,037 miles

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

rear tyres perrishing

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,032 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear tyres perrishing

front brake disks pitted,worn & scowered

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,658 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,176 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2007 53,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2006 47,110 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 VGJ 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 63.2%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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