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FJ51 SMO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 88,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering pull

Pass 28 May 2021 84,496 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 84,493 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,098 miles

oil residue on engine sump

surface corrosion to front exhaust pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,921 miles

exhaust corroding

slight play in lower steering universal joint

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

exhaust corroding

slight play in lower steering universal joint

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner brake disc faces corroding slight

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer 1of 2 rubber mounts not attached

oil residue on engine

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2017 55,841 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,209 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

rear tyres cracking/perishing.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 41,209 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear silencer in poor condition.

rear tyres cracking/perishing.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,686 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,847 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,703 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 24,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 9,769 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 SMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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