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JV51 FRY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

62,988 mi
Last recorded62,988 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV51 FRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,307 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,315 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,005 miles

Handbrake cable in a poor condition.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 33,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable in a poor condition.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to back brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,025 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,814 miles

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

surface corrosion around vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2015 26,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

surface corrosion around vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,309 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,696 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,773 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,773 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,773 miles

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

all four tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,267 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,717 miles

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

Front and rear Number plates not showing BSI number, supplying outlet name and post code

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,717 miles

Front and rear Number plates not showing BSI number, supplying outlet name and post code

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,292 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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JV51 FRY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 JV51 FRY, 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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JV51 FRY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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