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FP51 YBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,455 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Near side rear tyre cracking up, nail in tread.

Slight wear to near side steering rack.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,454 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Near side rear tyre cracking up, nail in tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,625 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 25,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,231 miles

Near side froint tyre tread low.

Near side rear tyre, nail in tread and tread cracking and low.

Off side front tyre tread showing small cracks.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side froint tyre tread low.

Near side rear tyre, nail in tread and tread cracking and low.

Off side front tyre tread showing small cracks.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,172 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 18,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,396 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 YBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

FP51 YBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FP51 YBE safe to buy?

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