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FE51 DBO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 102,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,886 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,978 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 90,799 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,189 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,398 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,401 miles

exhaust system slight leak and very corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Oct 2015 66,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

exhaust system slight leak and very corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,274 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,078 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 57,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 31,527 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 DBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DBO, 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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FE51 DBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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