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FL51 XTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

38,705 mi
Last recorded38,705 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex split/blowing from centre box/backbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers only working on full speed.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 37,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex split/blowing from centre box/backbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers only working on full speed.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexable to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexable to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexable to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,189 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 11 Sep 2013 29,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 29,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc's scored

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc's scored

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,371 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,184 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres have side wall perishing

rear silencer becoming corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,164 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres have side wall perishing

rear silencer becoming corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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FL51 XTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL51 XTU, 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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FL51 XTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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