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FD51 XKV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 105,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,523 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,741 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 135,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,325 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,738 miles

2x child seats fitted,not allowing full inspection of adults belts

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding at mid section/back box join

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

2x child seats fitted,not allowing full inspection of adults belts

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding at mid section/back box join

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,423 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

n/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,014 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,266 miles

front brake discs corroding on rear faces

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,850 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroding on inner surface

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,863 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 69,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,297 miles

condition of rear silencer

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,212 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 XKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

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

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