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FG51 LEJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,674 mi
Last recorded40,674 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 40,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre staring to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 31,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 28,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,128 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking slighty on side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,745 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 16,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG51 LEJ, 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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FG51 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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