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FY51 USP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 USP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,235 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 70,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,790 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 64,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,165 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 46,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 38,125 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 38,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 24,893 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,616 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,615 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 USP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc 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 USP, 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 USP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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