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FX51 FSB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 124,519 miles

Front loose skirt on front bumper

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

Rear both rear brake flexi ferules starting to corrode but not leaking

Rear rear seat belts not checked as seat full

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front loose skirt on front bumper

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all n/s indicators (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear both rear brake flexi ferules starting to corrode but not leaking

Rear rear seat belts not checked as seat full

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,206 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 109,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,848 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm has slight movment

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner steering arm has slight movment

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 83,336 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s inner steeriring arm have slight movment

o/s rear tyre has very slight bulge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,103 miles

n/s inner steeriring arm have slight movment

o/s rear tyre has very slight bulge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,234 miles

n/s inner steering arm have slight movment

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,071 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,851 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FSB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSB, 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 FSB registered?

FX51 FSB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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