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FV51 CTO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,356 mi
Last recorded99,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,356 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,356 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 84,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,450 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,450 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 58,884 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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 CTO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 CTO registered?

FV51 CTO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is FV51 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 CTO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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