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FV51 FLH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle has slight corrosion

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2018 68,603 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle has slight corrosion

slight handbrake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,447 miles

BRAKE PIPS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,909 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,412 miles

both rear tyres splitting between tread

exhaust centre & rear box corroding

exhaust heat sheald insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod dust cov- splitting

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 26,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,168 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,168 miles

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

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

offside wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,267 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 FLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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