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FY51 ORV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ORV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,429 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 123,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,141 miles

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

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,953 miles

nearside and offside doors damage

steering has play at lefthand side

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 57,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,307 miles

advise pin hole in left front drive shaft inner boot advise right front tyer at 2m/m

Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

advise pin hole in left front drive shaft inner boot advise right front tyer at 2m/m

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 39,121 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)

advise middle silencer corrodeing & cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 20,200 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 ORV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 ORV, 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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What year was FY51 ORV registered?

FY51 ORV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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