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FJ51 RSZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,154 miles

play inner steering arms

rear parking brake cables corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

play inner steering arms

rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,594 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 108,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R Tyre perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/R Tyre perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has slight surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,726 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,551 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 95,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:both steering inner tie rods slight play

Advise:o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

Advise:rear wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 47,694 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 RSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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