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FY51 XFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 70,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,204 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brakes look to be getting thin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wing /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front brakes look to be getting thin

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,154 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 47,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 41,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 38,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,698 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,230 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 31,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,692 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 29,646 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,150 miles

stickers on rear no plate

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,449 miles

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

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

Slighty play in gear linkage. offside outer c v boot clip cracking open. Nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,919 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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FY51 XFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 XFZ, 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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FY51 XFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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