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FD51 XHW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,176 mi
Last recorded55,176 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 55,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 55,174 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,570 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,172 miles

driver door mirror cracked

rear reg plate showing slight deterioration

slight brake imbalance across rear axle service brake

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,090 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres splitting inside of tread

Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,370 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing cracking in between tread bars

offside front seat tilt not working

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,370 miles

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

both rear tyres showing cracking in between tread bars

offside front seat tilt not working

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,993 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 18,110 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 XHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD51 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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