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FV51 DKF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,740 mi
Last recorded123,740 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes painted black (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes painted black (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Exhaust heat cover not fix in place

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leaks

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Wipers poor

Fail 11 Oct 2016 113,893 miles

Exhaust heat cover not fix in place

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leaks

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Wipers poor

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 97,775 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,943 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,453 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,985 miles

front tyres worn on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,245 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 81,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,253 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 62,358 miles

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

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 DKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV51 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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