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FN51 VHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,789 mi
Last recorded85,789 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,636 miles

nearide front headlight beam pattern slightly misted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,629 miles

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)

nearide front headlight beam pattern slightly misted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,895 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,875 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,389 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 47,389 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,054 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,378 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 VHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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