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FE51 DKO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,496 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 57,496 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,417 miles

Oil leak

corrosion n/s inner sill

n/s/r tyre slight perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 54,408 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion n/s inner sill

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre slight perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 50,843 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,184 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,051 miles

o/s front tyre weariung on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,924 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Fuel filter corroded

N/S/R passenger door hinge broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,924 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey

Fuel filter corroded

N/S/R passenger door hinge broken

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2007 28,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,189 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 DKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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