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FY51 XGO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor / spare wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Clutch pedal antislip

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal antislip

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,205 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slight perishin

Parking brake lever near reserve travel

Rear Wiperblade

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,525 miles

Both rear handbrake cables fraying

General corrosion underneath

Horn only works on one side of steering wheel

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front wheel rim damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear handbrake cables fraying

General corrosion underneath

Horn only works on one side of steering wheel

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front wheel rim damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,061 miles

Rear coil springs corrosion slight

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,443 miles

engine water leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine water leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,672 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,737 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2.0MM

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,367 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 26,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 XGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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