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DA51 FXB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 113,033 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 99,969 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 88,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,007 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 70,973 miles

Advise Front brake disc's have surface corrosion.

Advise Rear number plate is deteriorated but is acceptable.

Advise clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 3 May 2012 70,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise Front brake disc's have surface corrosion.

Advise Rear number plate is deteriorated but is acceptable.

Advise clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,705 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is worn low.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Advise N/S/F Tyre is worn low.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,228 miles

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

Oil leak

advise heavey cracking to both rear tyres

advise inner cv gaiter split

advise n/s/f door mirror

Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise heavey cracking to both rear tyres

advise inner cv gaiter split

advise n/s/f door mirror

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,540 miles

both rear tyres, treads and sidewalls are perished, not just yet excessive

offside front tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,761 miles

offside handbrake cable is starting to fray

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise brake service

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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DA51 FXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA51 FXB, 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 DA51 FXB registered?

DA51 FXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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