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FJ51 PZF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,666 mi
Last recorded169,666 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 169,666 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 169,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 165,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 165,113 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 147,551 miles

small cut to ns/f front tyreslight play in rack

Pass 17 Dec 2007 141,993 miles

slight play in steering rack assembly

Fail 14 Dec 2007 14,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 4 Dec 2006 135,829 miles

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

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

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 PZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FJ51 PZF, 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 FJ51 PZF registered?

FJ51 PZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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