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FY51 LJX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 103,406 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust corroded and frail.

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

O/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,683 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Exhaust middle box corroded and frail.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs corroded.

Traction control light on.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Exhaust middle box corroded and frail.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front tyres low in pressure.

Traction control light on.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,035 miles

E.M.L light on.

Exhaust middle section getting frail.

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Traction control light on.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 96,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

E.M.L light on.

Exhaust middle section getting frail.

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Traction control light on.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,699 miles

All brake discs showing corrosion and wear.

Bonnet catch stiff too release.

Both front tyres on 3mm.(185/55r15 82h).

Both front tyres starting too show age cracks.

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Centre exhaust section getting frail.

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F Tyre wear on inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,699 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F Tyre wear on inner edge.

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Centre exhaust section getting frail.

All brake discs showing corrosion and wear.

Bonnet catch stiff too release.

Both front tyres on 3mm.(185/55r15 82h).

Both front tyres starting too show age cracks.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 77,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise repalcment of o/s/r tyre as is heavily perished/cracked in tread area--also n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 52,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,127 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 33,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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FY51 LJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY51 LJX, 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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FY51 LJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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