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FY51 VAA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,877 mi
Last recorded51,877 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,877 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 5 Oct 2015 40,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,275 miles

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

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

nearside front speed sensor reluctor ring very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,557 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel speed sensor reactor ring corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 32,584 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,584 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,802 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,294 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,531 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,260 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 12,289 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 VAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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