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GJ51 FCX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,056 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 98,867 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,899 miles

knocking noise at steering wheel possible play in steering uj

Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,899 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

knocking noise at steering wheel possible play in steering uj

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,309 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking oil

rear exhaust box in verry poor condision

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear box in poor condision

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,588 miles

rear box in poor condision

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,958 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

front wiperblades split slightly

signs off a engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,627 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 58,426 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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GJ51 FCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ51 FCX, 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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GJ51 FCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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