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FY51 GNP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 152,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 150,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 145,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion os outer sill has corrosion along its length (6.1.B.2)

slight binding on osf brake

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,581 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 141,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 137,880 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 137,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 132,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 136,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

SMALL CUTS TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 7 May 2013 127,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 121,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,339 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,465 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,865 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 36,865 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 GNP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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