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FN51 VJG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,354 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

osf suspension arm front bush play

welding covered in sealer

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,353 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area holed (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,875 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2014 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,770 miles

o/s/ side skirt insecure, fuel fillter corroded, rear tyres cracking, (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 73,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ side skirt insecure, fuel fillter corroded, rear tyres cracking, (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,105 miles

ac radiator damaged slightly,offside side trim bit loose,boot area damp,bonnet secondary catch defective-cust aware

osr tyre pressure bit low,exhaust deteriorating in places,tracking requires attention

Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ac radiator damaged slightly,offside side trim bit loose,boot area damp,bonnet secondary catch defective-cust aware

osr tyre pressure bit low,exhaust deteriorating in places,tracking requires attention

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,499 miles

both rear arches corroded in places,boot floor wet

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,719 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

front damage

front windows inop

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2009 61,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2009 61,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,148 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 43,383 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit,sidewall scuffed

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,039 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 37,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 VJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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