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FN51 LXC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

font heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 84,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,455 miles

battery clamp loose but battery still located in tray

both front brake hose unions corroded at joint with calipers

corrosion on front subframe and suspension components

slight bind from offside front brake

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight play in lower steering u.j

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

battery clamp loose but battery still located in tray

both front brake hose unions corroded at joint with calipers

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread and bald on inner edge(strong advise)

corrosion on front subframe and suspension components

slight bind from offside front brake

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight play in lower steering u.j

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,134 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,958 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,160 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,460 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,962 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,390 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 LXC 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 66.7%.

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 LXC, 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 FN51 LXC registered?

FN51 LXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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