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FV51 AGZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 AGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 68,810 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2018 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 66,050 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,443 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,509 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroding off

n/s headlamp aim just visible. lens fogging

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,363 miles

centre exhaut box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,363 miles

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

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

centre exhaut box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,373 miles

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

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

exhaust center box outer skin corroded

slight play in nsf track rod arm

slight play in osf track rod arm/steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2013 52,373 miles

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

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

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

exhaust center box outer skin corroded

slight play in nsf track rod arm

slight play in osf track rod arm/steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,246 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 AGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV51 AGZ, 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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FV51 AGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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