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FY51 UZS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil under and around engine bay

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil under and around engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOW WISH BONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOW WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXEL BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOW WISH BONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened LOW WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXEL BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,135 miles

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

battery loose but secure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,717 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,716 miles

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

cable tie on outter gatter o/s/f

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,195 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisey but has no play

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge but has no cords showing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 540,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 540,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,533 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 UZS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

FY51 UZS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is FY51 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 UZS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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