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FX51 ACT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,014 mi
Last recorded44,014 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,014 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,457 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 41,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 40,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central exhaust system deteriorating

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,246 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside C.V joint slightly insecure

Offside rear parking brake cable slightly seized

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside C.V joint slightly insecure

Offside rear parking brake cable slightly seized

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,868 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

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

Surface cracks in all four tyres.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,790 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear child safety seat fitted belt visual check only

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 ACT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX51 ACT, 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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FX51 ACT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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