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FJ51 OPT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 89,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,367 miles

brake ferrels rusted

front brake discs slight rust band

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

near side front tyre coming up to markers

near side front wheel arch trim missing

off side rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake ferrels rusted

front brake discs slight rust band

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

near side front tyre coming up to markers

near side front wheel arch trim missing

off side rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,236 miles

both front disc pitted and scored

general under body corrosion

little servo assistance

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,935 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 42,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,909 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 24,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,639 miles

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

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 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ51 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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