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FD51 OFJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,619 mi
Last recorded83,619 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,619 miles

O/S Rear tyre severely under-inflated at time of test, tyre also wearing close to limit and showing perish cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

O/S Rear tyre severely under-inflated at time of test, tyre also wearing close to limit and showing perish cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,577 miles

centre box outer skin corroding but still functions

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

centre box outer skin corroding but still functions

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,812 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,549 miles

Steering Lock Inop. (Immobiliser)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,549 miles

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

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

Steering Lock Inop. (Immobiliser)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,337 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,101 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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FD51 OFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD51 OFJ, 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 FD51 OFJ registered?

FD51 OFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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