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FE51 BYH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,497 mi
Last recorded83,497 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,965 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 67,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,219 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,136 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 32,136 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,639 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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FE51 BYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

FE51 BYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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