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FX51 BBS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch / sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [ flex pipe] and minor leak at rear

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND INNER EDGE VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,798 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 54,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,521 miles

Nearside Rear fog light unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch / sill slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,833 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped over (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre very deteriorated / cracked in tread and walls

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 43,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped over (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre very deteriorated / cracked in tread and walls

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 38,984 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,998 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 24,403 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,259 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 20,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,935 miles

exhaust rusty and blow on rear box

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 10,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 9,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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 BBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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