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FY51 NVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,625 mi
Last recorded114,625 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 NVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 114,625 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 111,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 111,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 109,203 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,567 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,567 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,702 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 100,366 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 96,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 96,813 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 92,026 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 8 May 2012 92,026 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,638 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 59,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NVZ, 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 NVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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