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FN51 LXE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 84,898 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 84,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 31 May 2018 81,681 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 79,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,432 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,823 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,371 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,371 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 22,610 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 LXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

FN51 LXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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