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FE51 DFC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch spat (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,933 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,498 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,503 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is perished but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Jan 2015 298,652 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,924 miles

o/s eront tyre wearing no inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,090 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,646 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 32,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,487 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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FE51 DFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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