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FA51 XMT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,518 mi
Last recorded122,518 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,203 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 109,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,599 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 105,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

right hand horn on steering wheel inop/adjust handbrake travel/slight damage ns mirror/osr wheel bearing noisy/oil in coolant/oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 101,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,372 miles

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,372 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 92,569 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,864 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 89,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,961 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 80,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,901 miles

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

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 XMT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel 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 FA51 XMT, 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 FA51 XMT registered?

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

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