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FY51 ZDA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,053 mi
Last recorded94,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,053 miles

Rear axle corroding

Rear petrol strap corroding

both inner steering arms slight play

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroding

Rear petrol strap corroding

both inner steering arms slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,639 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,338 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,468 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,454 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 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,344 miles

Front wipers split

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

Knocking noise from steering when working side to side.

N/S/F tyre side wall excessivly worn.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Small cut in O/S/F side wall.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,563 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split. Rear tyres cracking. Oil filler cap seal leaking.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,775 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,610 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 ZDA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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