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FP51 OFE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,960 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck - excessive corrosion on body (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked, not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel filler neck area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 131,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,568 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 115,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,131 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

unable to do full inspection on brake pipes all coated in grease

Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both front coil springs corroded

unable to do full inspection on brake pipes all coated in grease

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,104 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,456 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread, both getting close to limit

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2011 93,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing un inside edge

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing un inside edge

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,658 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 47,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 47,868 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 OFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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