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FV51 LHG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 68,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Beam axle corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,481 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 51,481 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,110 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,734 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,630 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 22,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,455 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,120 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 13,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,446 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,446 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,956 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 7,921 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 LHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

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

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