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FX51 FOW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,539 mi
Last recorded135,539 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,329 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 116,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover Split Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 106,931 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust is corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust is corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack output joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake lever - long travel.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,983 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack output joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake lever - long travel.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,090 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,661 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,872 miles

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

Offside & Nearside c.v joints noisy

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside & Nearside c.v joints noisy

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,907 miles

O/S front inner driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,900 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 FOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FOW, 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 FOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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