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FD51 ODA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,723 mi
Last recorded117,723 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ODA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,723 miles

airbag warning light has been taped over

back box clamp badly corroded and thin

back box rubbers broken

bonnet handle broken and cable frayed

brake servo badly corroding

coolant below min

earth fault with rear lights boarderline

engine noisy

excessive oil leaks

front mirrors slightly loose

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/r hand brake cable corroding

n/s/r tyre badly cracking and starting to split

o/s/f check strap insecure

o/s/f outer door handle slightly loose

o/s/r cylinder bleed nipple broken

o/s/r tyre badly splitting

play in o/s/r wheel bearing boarderline

play in steering colum top bush

rear brakes fluctuating boarderline

slight play in o/s/f strut top

various body pannels damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2014 117,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag warning light has been taped over

back box clamp badly corroded and thin

back box rubbers broken

bonnet handle broken and cable frayed

brake servo badly corroding

coolant below min

earth fault with rear lights boarderline

engine noisy

excessive oil leaks

front mirrors slightly loose

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/r hand brake cable corroding

n/s/r tyre badly cracking and starting to split

o/s/f check strap insecure

o/s/f outer door handle slightly loose

o/s/r cylinder bleed nipple broken

o/s/r tyre badly splitting

play in o/s/r wheel bearing boarderline

play in steering colum top bush

rear brakes fluctuating boarderline

slight play in o/s/f strut top

various body pannels damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,184 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 85,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front steering rack track rod slight play

nearside headlamp pattern poor image

offside+nearside wipers split

Fail 9 Nov 2011 75,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front steering rack track rod slight play

nearside headlamp pattern poor image

offside+nearside wipers split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 590,784 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,413 miles

slight noise offside outer cv joint

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,909 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 1 Nov 2007 35,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,905 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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FD51 ODA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD51 ODA, 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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FD51 ODA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 December 2001.

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