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FX51 PTS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,171 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,167 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,423 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,835 miles

nsr tyre cracking slightly

osf and osr brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,693 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,693 miles

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

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

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

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,936 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces just pass inbalance check

osf tyre cracking slightly on outer face

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,259 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,259 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,908 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 33,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,409 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2007 27,409 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,996 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,962 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 17,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 PTS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 PTS, 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 PTS registered?

FX51 PTS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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