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FN51 VHX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,582 mi
Last recorded55,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,582 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,782 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,863 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,863 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 22,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 VHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

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

Is FN51 VHX safe to buy?

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