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FL51 XTW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 95,528 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak and filter missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,409 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak dripping on to the exhaust

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres uneven wear

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak dripping on to the exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

no rear wiper blade

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,779 miles

chip in windscreen

deterioration to tyres

wear to front brake pads

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windscreen

deterioration to tyres

wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,961 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,947 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,786 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Sidewall cracking on N/S/R tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,786 miles

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

Sidewall cracking on N/S/R tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,744 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 30,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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 30 Sep 2005 25,055 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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FL51 XTW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 XTW, 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 XTW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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