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FX51 FCH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

EML indicates a fault

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,929 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes out balance

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror missing

Outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Power steering effort unbalanced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes out of balance

Fail 17 Sep 2014 113,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brakes out balance

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside front brake disc corroded

Outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Power steering effort unbalanced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

MIL LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

POWER STEERING UNEVEN OPERATION ON LOCK TO LOCK

SILLS CORRODED UNDER PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,955 miles

Power steering operation unbalanced

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,954 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering operation unbalanced

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 110,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 106,957 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,957 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,673 miles

lowering springs fitted to suspension at time of test

slight movement in n/s/f ( passenger side )wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,566 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 80,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 52,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,153 miles

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 FCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCH, 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 FCH registered?

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

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