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FP51 NTF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front position lamp worked when tapped

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear service brake effort poor

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,953 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm corroded.

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust rear box holed and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s front lower suspension arm corroded.

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both wiper blades split at ends

handbrake cables starting to fray

Fail 15 Oct 2018 68,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake cables starting to fray

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 175/65 14

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 175/65 14

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,114 miles

Nearside Front cv joint clicking on full lock

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front cv joint clicking on full lock

Offside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside side repeater slightly insecure

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside side repeater slightly insecure

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,390 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is badly perished

offside rear tyre is worn smooth on the edges

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the edges

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

Rear tyres are very badly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,829 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,361 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly whinding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 32,361 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly whinding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 27,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 18,024 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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FP51 NTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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