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FJ51 TPY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 48,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 48,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 44,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,842 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 43,842 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,979 miles

Headlight mask's fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,979 miles

Headlight mask's fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,492 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,099 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,260 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,260 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,501 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,354 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 19,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,692 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 TPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

FJ51 TPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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