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FG51 VLX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,685 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,235 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 70,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,613 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 8 Jul 2008 51,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,291 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,828 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 63,488 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 VLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

FG51 VLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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