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FP51 XCJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 XCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 133,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2015 133,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2014 121,115 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 121,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,004 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 109,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,529 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,144 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2009 81,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 65,096 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,675 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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FP51 XCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP51 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

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

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