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FL51 PXN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,949 mi
Last recorded18,949 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 PXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 18,949 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 18,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 18,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 18,686 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 18,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 18,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 18,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 17,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 17,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 17,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,061 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Jan 2016 14,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 10,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,401 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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FL51 PXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FL51 PXN, 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 FL51 PXN registered?

FL51 PXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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