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FY51 UXF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,421 mi
Last recorded100,421 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 100,421 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 12 May 2017 97,188 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 97,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,772 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Oil pressure switch leaking

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,471 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrules

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,471 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Damage to o/s door mirror

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,808 miles

Both front tyres worn

Corrosion to both front brake discs

N/s/f brake binding & showing signs of getting hot

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn

Corrosion to both front brake discs

N/s/f brake binding & showing signs of getting hot

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,641 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 43,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,884 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 UXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 UXF, 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 UXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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