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FJ51 PZX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,156 mi
Last recorded159,156 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 159,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 159,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 154,220 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 154,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 148,153 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 148,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 133,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 133,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,160 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 122,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,147 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 108,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 104,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 104,454 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 92,156 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 PZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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