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FY51 UZA

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

255,836 mi
Last recorded255,836 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 255,836 miles

Nearside sill weak but not currently corroded through

Pass 2 Apr 2015 229,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Knock from steering system

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

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

Nearside rear & offside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside side repeater deteriorated but not insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers only operate on last setting of switch

Fail 28 Mar 2015 229,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Knock from steering system

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

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

Nearside rear & offside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside side repeater deteriorated but not insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers only operate on last setting of switch

Pass 25 Mar 2014 224,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2014 224,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2013 218,242 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 218,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 211,940 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 211,940 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 210,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Outer sill damaged

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 202,556 miles

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracked...

Fail 27 Jul 2010 202,556 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracked...

Pass 14 Aug 2009 195,324 miles

near-side driveshaft inner gaiter split

near-side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

off-side rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2009 195,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

near-side driveshaft inner gaiter split

near-side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

off-side rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2008 185,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 185,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 175,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 160,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 160,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s sill damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FY51 UZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY51 UZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY51 UZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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