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FJ51 RZD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,199 mi
Last recorded156,199 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 156,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 152,664 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 152,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 138,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s and n/s inner rack joints

Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,674 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,684 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,684 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,175 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play from both side steering rack ends

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,175 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play from both side steering rack ends

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,306 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,306 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 81,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside front carpet worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,214 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,888 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 RZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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