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FG51 HKJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,104 miles

Front end accident damaged

N/s/f inner cv boot split

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front end accident damaged

N/s/f inner cv boot split

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,320 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn exhaust noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,915 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate poor condition rear exhaust box front mounting poor fit both rear tyres poor condition advise replacement n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2006 63,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear no plate poor condition rear exhaust box front mounting poor fit both rear tyres poor condition advise replacement n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall both rear wheel bearings noisey

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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FG51 HKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG51 HKJ, 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 FG51 HKJ registered?

FG51 HKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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