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FX51 FSR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,777 mi
Last recorded180,777 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 180,777 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering slightly stiffer turning right

Pass 18 Aug 2020 172,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering heavier turning right

Pass 7 Sep 2019 167,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lighter turning left

Pass 17 Sep 2018 158,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering slightly stiffer turning right

Pass 12 Aug 2017 152,390 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Steering slightly stiffer turning right

Fail 12 Aug 2017 152,390 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Steering slightly stiffer turning right

Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,635 miles

Steering slightly heavier turning right

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but patterns still visable

Fail 3 Sep 2016 143,631 miles

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

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

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

Steering slightly heavier turning right

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but patterns still visable

Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 124,744 miles

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

Damp around fuel tank

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering slightly stiffer right hand down

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

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

Slight knock through steering

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,395 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering slightly stiffer on right hand lock than left

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,306 miles

Power steering slightly stiff right hand lock

Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,100 miles

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

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

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

Power steering slightly stiff right hand lock

Pass 13 Aug 2011 92,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside steering rack inner tie rod end movement detected.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 41,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 FSR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FSR, 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 FSR registered?

FX51 FSR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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