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FD51 XHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,464 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in white grease

rear ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,463 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in white grease

rear ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear number plates slightly cracked but charcters can be read

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,253 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear number plates slightly cracked but charcters can be read

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,713 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,639 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,098 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front driveshaft knocking on full lock

Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,440 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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FD51 XHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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