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AV51 FXZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,483 mi
Last recorded122,483 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2019 122,483 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,996 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))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,899 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 91,725 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens broken but lamp inoperative & not a requirement

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

has cam belt been replaced?

nearside tyre tread depth wearing low & casing slightly persihed

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 31 May 2016 91,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link lower joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens broken but lamp inoperative & not a requirement

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

has cam belt been replaced?

nearside tyre tread depth wearing low & casing slightly persihed

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 May 2014 78,645 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 70,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,118 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 61,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,129 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,439 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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AV51 FXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV51 FXZ, 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 AV51 FXZ registered?

AV51 FXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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