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FN51 VMK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml is on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,474 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml is on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,129 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 92,126 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 19 Oct 2013 90,985 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,981 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,241 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,239 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,168 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,050 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 VMK 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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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