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FJ51 TYX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,137 miles

both hand brake deterirated

rear axle slighty corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle corroded but not deemed excessive

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cables deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 92,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cables deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,261 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,578 miles

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

rear axle beam starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,156 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight deteriation in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,950 miles

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

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

r/h front seat belt slow to return

slight play in both power steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,092 miles

front anti role bar link dust covers split

rear brakes poor reading

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,118 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,262 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

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 TYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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