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FJ51 RFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,586 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,586 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,895 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,533 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 78,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front reg plate has slight damage but still readable

o/sfront tyre has groove worn into inner sidewall but cords etc not exposed

parking brake not operating to full potential

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 RFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ51 RFK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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