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FG51 MSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,965 mi
Last recorded57,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,965 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

ns/r fog lense damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

ns/r fog lense damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,047 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear hand brake cables perished

steering very light on left lock

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise to rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,153 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,149 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

FG51 MSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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