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FD51 OXM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

317,177 mi
Last recorded317,177 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 317,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking from rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to check play & roughness of wheel bearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive " C" pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 313,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 313,319 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 307,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 299,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 299,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 293,105 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

Fail 23 Nov 2016 293,089 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BATTERY LOOSE

Pass 25 Nov 2015 275,241 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside, under spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

Pass 17 Nov 2014 257,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 240,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 224,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 208,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 208,888 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 191,752 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 191,752 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 171,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 152,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 152,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 130,938 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 130,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 110,011 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)

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 OXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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