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FX51 FTL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,020 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 126,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,634 miles

Both front wheel arch trims missing

Off side rear wheel has a clicking when turned

Oil over full

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both front wheel arch trims missing

Off side rear wheel has a clicking when turned

Oil over full

On full right hand lock steering will not central itself

Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,809 miles

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

N/S/F wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Scrapping from noise both rear hubs

Fail 18 Dec 2012 11,509 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Scrapping from noise both rear hubs

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

front antiroll bar vertical links advance wear

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

steering rack advance wear

Fail 18 Nov 2011 110,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front antiroll bar vertical links advance wear

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

steering rack advance wear

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,907 miles

nearside drive shaft giter insecure on shaft

Fail 24 Nov 2009 90,907 miles

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

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

nearside drive shaft giter insecure on shaft

Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 44,866 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 FTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FTL, 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 FTL registered?

FX51 FTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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