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FX51 BBM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,374 mi
Last recorded82,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 56,671 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear starting to perish/crack and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 53,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald. 155/80 R13 Jinyu (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear starting to perish/crack and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 44,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight blow on centre exhaust box

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link top and bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper split at ends but still clearing windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link top and bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease from boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 31,736 miles

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

rust forming on exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2016 31,736 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,055 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine(mil)check lamp on.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 29,055 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine(mil)check lamp on.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner steering rack arm has slight movement.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight movement.

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

Rear axle swing arm corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,740 miles

body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding .

Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,740 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding .

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,653 miles

front screen wipers not operating as fast as normal.

underbody areas surface corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,368 miles

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

body damaged areas + rear underbody areas surface corroding .

Fail 14 Nov 2011 24,368 miles

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

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

body damaged areas + rear underbody areas surface corroding .

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,949 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre started to perrish

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,166 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 18,166 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,558 miles

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

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 BBM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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