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FL51 PXS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 PXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,266 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 94,266 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings n/s of steering rack track rod worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,264 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings n/s of steering rack track rod worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1 exhaust rubber perished

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,949 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing badly on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 77,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing badly on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,929 miles

wiper motor slow.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

wiper motor slow.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,456 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,931 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,763 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,251 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 PXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL51 PXS, 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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FL51 PXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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