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FP51 YMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrulles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 121,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrulles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,211 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are badly perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,192 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are badly perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,568 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,318 miles

All 4 brake hoses ferrules corroding

Exhaust back box corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,460 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 83,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 77,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,283 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing

nsf wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,293 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre surface cracking.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,514 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,514 miles

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

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

1.Spare tyre flat. 2.Rear wiper blade split.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre cracking no cords exposed.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,392 miles

1.front tyres wearing on edges and getting low. 2.both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,723 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,862 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 YMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

FP51 YMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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