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FN51 VLS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,330 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,315 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,649 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

header tank empty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,104 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,154 miles

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

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

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 VLS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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