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FY51 LNN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,876 mi
Last recorded105,876 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 105,876 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose fouling chassis (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired sharp edge (1.5.1c)

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

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

29% brake imbalance at rear wheels

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (unseated bush) (2.4.G.2)

Front abs rings corroded

Front both nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease preventing a full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring area (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear fuel filter corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.A.1)

oil warning light on dash

under bonnet catch stiff

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,421 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust tail box heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,623 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,619 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,345 miles

O/S N/S wiper blades split on edges

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,463 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,756 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,451 miles

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

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

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 LNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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