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FP51 RXF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,608 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 94,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front, Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished and side walls cracking

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,227 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

slight oil leak gearbox end

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,582 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 72,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 65,505 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 59,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,315 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 48,582 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 48,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FP51 RXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP51 RXF, 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 FP51 RXF registered?

FP51 RXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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