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FP51 LUH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 113,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,093 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 105,091 miles

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,762 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,048 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,247 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 58,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking from the steering

possible puncture to the o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,495 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,495 miles

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

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

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

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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FP51 LUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP51 LUH, 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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FP51 LUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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