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FA51 XOU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,294 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,793 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,756 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,261 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,760 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,947 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,947 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,854 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,854 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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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FA51 XOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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