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FJ51 CLV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 CLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 105,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,480 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,938 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise back box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,100 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear flexible brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrule ends

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,291 miles

Offside 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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FJ51 CLV 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 66.7%.

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 FJ51 CLV, 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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FJ51 CLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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