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FV51 AFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,535 mi
Last recorded56,535 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 AFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,535 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,558 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,735 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,827 miles

MIL ON.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RATTLE IN ENGINE (SUSPECT TIMING CHAIN!)

both sides front a/roll bar link rubbers split.

front no` plate cracked.

n/s/f wheel rim bent and tyre damaged. (BORDERLINE PASS)!both front tyres wearing on edges. 175/65*14T

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,827 miles

MIL ON.

RATTLE IN ENGINE (SUSPECT TIMING CHAIN!)

both sides front a/roll bar link rubbers split.

front no` plate cracked.

n/s/f wheel rim bent and tyre damaged. (BORDERLINE PASS)!both front tyres wearing on edges. 175/65*14T

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,814 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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FV51 AFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV51 AFU, 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 FV51 AFU registered?

FV51 AFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is FV51 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 AFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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