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FE51 AWU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 86,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,190 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,190 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,484 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,405 miles

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

rear exhaust very corroded

timing chain noisey

Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust very corroded

timing chain noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,711 miles

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

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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FE51 AWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE51 AWU, 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 FE51 AWU registered?

FE51 AWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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