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FV51 GXP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,111 miles

Engine oil leak close to excessive

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 97,111 miles

Engine oil leak close to excessive

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Poor pattern nearside headlight.

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,681 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,634 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)

Offside mirror broken

Oil leak dripping ()

Pass 16 May 2016 91,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 91,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no clear beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,460 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,799 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front springs corroded and weak

front brake pads wearing low

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

screen chipped

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,529 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,529 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,628 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,508 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 16 Nov 2006 23,784 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak from rear silencer box

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

Windscreen has a crack outside zone A

Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,784 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak from rear silencer box

Windscreen has a crack outside zone A

Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,906 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 12,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 GXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

FV51 GXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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