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FX51 VKO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,536 mi
Last recorded70,536 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,536 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,826 miles

Oil leak

advise front number plate as crack but still readable

advise front wipers slight wear

advise rear brake ferals and unions surface rust

advise surface rust on all suspention front and rear

eml light on

slight wear on front exhaust flexy

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,515 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front offside tyre as nick in side wall not through to cords

advise fuel filter as corrotion on filter body

advise surface corrotion on rear axle

exhaust heat shield insucure centre part

Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,501 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front offside tyre as nick in side wall not through to cords

advise fuel filter as corrotion on filter body

advise surface corrotion on rear axle

exhaust heat shield insucure centre part

Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,306 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 60,306 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing sounds noisy when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,598 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 55,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,386 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Nov 2007 48,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 31,517 miles

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

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

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 VKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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