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FJ51 SMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,122 mi
Last recorded32,122 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,122 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 27,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2019 24,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,584 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,211 miles

exhaust corroding

neasrside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion exhaust system

Fail 18 Oct 2013 21,386 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion exhaust system

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,643 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,994 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 16,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,636 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,111 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 SMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

FJ51 SMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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