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FN51 CJO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,512 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 53,425 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2021 48,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,104 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,103 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,472 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,743 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,743 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,271 miles

osr tyre tread cracking

front tyres 3mm and tread cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 7,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 7,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,519 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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FN51 CJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FN51 CJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 CJO registered?

FN51 CJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 CJO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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