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FJ51 OPC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,005 mi
Last recorded143,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 143,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chain noisy

Fail 6 Jul 2022 143,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chain noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,334 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,323 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 94,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch front marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch front marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,124 miles

offside front position light and both registration plate lamps flickering , led bulbs fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front position light and both registration plate lamps flickering , led bulbs fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,809 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,809 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 51,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

deterioration in both rear tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2009 49,539 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

deterioration in both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,339 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

long pull on handbrake

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,458 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,856 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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FJ51 OPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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