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FD51 XJU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 112,432 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 112,429 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,649 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components ans mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 104,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components ans mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,028 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Front 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 66,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 66,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,846 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,009 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 XJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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