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FX51 MBC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,610 mi
Last recorded106,610 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,610 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has slight cracking starting on inner & outer walls

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators flashing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 106,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has slight cracking starting on inner & outer walls

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators flashing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,600 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,599 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 86,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

air bag light on

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2010 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2010 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 68,162 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 52,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,492 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 39,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 34,782 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 34,782 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 MBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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