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FJ51 TKZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 124,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Lens missing but still shows amber light (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement back and forth

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Done (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,257 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,257 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,207 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,183 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,408 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 100,574 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

engine management light on

hand brake cables corroding on pivit points

n/s/f door touches wing when opened

oil around lower engine

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 Jul 2012 98,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,474 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,725 miles

Nearside Rear TyreWall Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,725 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TyreWall Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,358 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 89,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,620 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 TKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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