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FN51 ZFY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,608 mi
Last recorded110,608 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,084 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,259 miles

ns cv joint noisey

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

ns cv joint noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,921 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,921 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,658 miles

rollbar nsf/osf lower rubber covers split

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rollbar nsf/osf lower rubber covers split

Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,723 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 36,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 31,071 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 ZFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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