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FY51 YZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 YZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,629 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,780 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,968 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,968 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,948 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,297 miles

front brake pads low

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 YZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 YZK registered?

FY51 YZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FY51 YZK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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