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FX51 AAS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 126,453 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 13 May 2010 126,453 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 117,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 117,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

The exhaust system centre silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

The front number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,207 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake performance lower than expected and out of balance!

windscreen chipped.

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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FX51 AAS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX51 AAS, 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 FX51 AAS registered?

FX51 AAS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 AAS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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