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FD51 XKF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,586 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 115,863 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,751 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,620 miles

KNOCKING NOISE ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED UNABLE TO PIN POINT CAUSE OF NOISE AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 101,620 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

KNOCKING NOISE ON STEERING WHEN ROCKED UNABLE TO PIN POINT CAUSE OF NOISE AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,088 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 19 Nov 2008 94,088 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread slight cracking

offside front anti roll bar link to ball joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,342 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 80,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge keep a check.

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 XKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XKF, 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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What year was FD51 XKF registered?

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

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