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FG51 VJJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls (175/65/14T

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,260 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed & age cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2015 70,260 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed & age cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,519 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2014 63,519 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,859 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,859 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

centre silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,896 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,331 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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FG51 VJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

FG51 VJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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