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FA51 XMG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 49,118 miles

oil leak to engine serious

Fail 5 May 2017 49,118 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel filler neck leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak to engine serious

Pass 10 May 2016 45,895 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 41,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 41,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 26,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,328 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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FA51 XMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA51 XMG, 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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FA51 XMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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