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FY51 CSF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,257 mi
Last recorded91,257 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat in the back

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,551 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,551 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,602 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 63,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,733 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering is lighter turning left than right but meets mot requirements

Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,310 miles

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

offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated no wear in ball joint detected.

steering wheel appears to feel slightly extra light when turned to the left oppose to when turning to the right.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,310 miles

offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated no wear in ball joint detected.

steering wheel appears to feel slightly extra light when turned to the left oppose to when turning to the right.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 46,589 miles

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

offside ball joint rubber deteriorated but no play

Fail 31 Jan 2009 46,589 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside ball joint rubber deteriorated but no play

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre crazing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsf tyre crazing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 29,039 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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FY51 CSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CSF, 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 CSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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