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FL51 XTX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 76,479 miles

Electronic power steering not working sheering very heavy the goes very light and vehicle turns left on its own (2.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer held on with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,680 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

power steering very light on n/s lock

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met

power steering very light on n/s lock

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,269 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play inside car (2.1.5)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired steering pulls to nearside (2.3.7)

Central Rear seat belt under seat cover cannot check

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,391 miles

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

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

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion top exhaust system

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion top exhaust system

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,739 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack end joints

Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,739 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in steering rack end joints

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 57,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 48,687 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,862 miles

Park brake cables at rear thinning.

Play in steering joint. suspect bottom of column.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,586 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 38,586 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,293 miles

advise free play in steering column bushes

advise play in steering when steering wheel shook side to side

advise rear indicators fading

Fail 22 Sep 2006 29,293 miles

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

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

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

advise free play in steering column bushes

advise play in steering when steering wheel shook side to side

advise rear indicators fading

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 XTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL51 XTX, 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 FL51 XTX registered?

FL51 XTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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