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FJ51 TZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,739 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,748 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 106,748 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 106,720 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,307 miles

Nearside anti roll bar link dust cover split

Offside bottom ball joint dust cover split

Excessive play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,632 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s door mirror

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,157 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

deep cut on inside sidewall near side rear tyre

near side outer sill damaged

spare wheel damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

deep cut on inside sidewall near side rear tyre

near side outer sill damaged

spare wheel damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2008 77,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 72,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 67,888 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 TZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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