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FY51 AYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 AYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency 16%. It appears system would benefit from adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 67,353 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to passenger floor

Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,727 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to passenger floor

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroided

Fail 31 Oct 2006 47,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boarderline cracking to both rear tyres †service inspection light on †rear wipers smearing slightly †engine oil leaks/dirty †accedent damage to o/s/r bumper †n/s/f floor pan badly damaged †outer sills covered in plastic trim

fornt brake discs heavely corroded †brake hoses perrished †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †damage to alloy rims

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,823 miles

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

boarderline cracking to both rear tyres †service inspection light on †rear wipers smearing slightly †engine oil leaks/dirty †accedent damage to o/s/r bumper †n/s/f floor pan badly damaged †outer sills covered in plastic trim

fornt brake discs heavely corroded †brake hoses perrished †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †damage to alloy rims

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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FY51 AYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY51 AYV, 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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FY51 AYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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