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FP51 OFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear & O/s Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Movement O/s Inner Rack Joint

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear & O/s Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Movement O/s Inner Rack Joint

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,427 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,091 miles

bodywork damage nsf

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,091 miles

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

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

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

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

bodywork damage nsf

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,115 miles

front wiper speed slow

clutch pedle anti slip missing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 54,115 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

clutch pedle anti slip missing

front wiper speed slow

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,458 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on inner edges

corossion to hand brake cables

cracking and perishing to n/s/r tyre

front wiper blades begining to split

minor oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,864 miles

corrosion to fuel filter

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,864 miles

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

corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,933 miles

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

NO spare tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corossion to exhaust system joints

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor oil leak

mixed tyre speed rateing on different axels

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 22,492 miles

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

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

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 OFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFB, 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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What year was FP51 OFB registered?

FP51 OFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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