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FX51 ACW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 84,659 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 84,659 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate nearside fixture in letter may cause misreading.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate nearside fixture in letter may cause misreading.

Fail 31 May 2008 70,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 56,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 33,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 33,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 24 May 2006 32,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 ACW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 ACW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 ACW registered?

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

Is FX51 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 ACW shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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