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FV51 KJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 KJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,664 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 72,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,531 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,531 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 62,253 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,286 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,072 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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FV51 KJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV51 KJZ, 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 FV51 KJZ registered?

FV51 KJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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