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CE51 FSO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 FSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,001 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 102,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger seat does not tilt

Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,595 miles

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings or steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image due to faulty lense (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings or steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger seat does not tilt

Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,850 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 78,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,224 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 10 Sep 2011 74,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Sep 2010 69,779 miles

front brake disc rusting inner edge

slight rust on bulk head

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres starting to crack in tread

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,158 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,243 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 59,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,360 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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CE51 FSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE51 FSO, 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 CE51 FSO registered?

CE51 FSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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