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FE51 DMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

38,991 mi
Last recorded38,991 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on rear axle and coil springs

Fail 26 Oct 2021 37,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on rear axle and coil springs

Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,556 miles

all four tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

heavy corrosion front exhaust flexisy pipe

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

o/s/f suspension arm bush parished

slight play on steering colume bush

Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

heavy corrosion front exhaust flexisy pipe

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

o/s/f suspension arm bush parished

slight play on steering colume bush

Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,628 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both- lenses (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear exhaust box and pipe is heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 33,628 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both- lenses (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear exhaust box and pipe is heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,266 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear suspension beam is heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,303 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre is cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

o/s/r foot & park brake effort is slightly low. slight imbalance on rear brakes

o/s/r tyre is cracking / splitting on sidewalls. 175/65/14

Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre is cracking on sidewalls

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

o/s/r foot & park brake effort is slightly low. slight imbalance on rear brakes

o/s/r tyre is cracking / splitting on sidewalls. 175/65/14

Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box & pipe is corroded

rear suspension beam is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box & pipe is corroded

rear suspension beam is corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,013 miles

heavy corrosion exhaust system

heavy corrosiuon o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

knocking noise inside steering rack

slight play on steering colune bush

Fail 16 Oct 2012 29,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel filter corroded

heavy corrosion exhaust system

heavy corrosiuon o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

knocking noise inside steering rack

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,686 miles

knocking noise inside steering rack

n/s/f anti roll bar link rods gaitor split

slight play on steering colume bush

Fail 17 Oct 2011 27,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

knocking noise inside steering rack

n/s/f anti roll bar link rods gaitor split

slight play on steering colume bush

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,676 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Oct 2010 26,676 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,272 miles

grease slightly leaking n/s/f and o/s/f cv boot

heavy corrosion exhaust system

knocking noise inside steering rack

one strands broken o/s/r handbrake cable

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod and bushes

slight play on steering colume bush

Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,272 miles

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

grease slightly leaking n/s/f and o/s/f cv boot

heavy corrosion exhaust system

one strands broken o/s/r handbrake cable

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod and bushes

slight play on steering colume bush

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,080 miles

knocking noise on steering colume

Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

knocking noise on steering colume

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,956 miles

knocking noise inside steering rack

o/s/f outer cvboot clip leaking grease

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheelbearings

Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f wiper blade marking sreen and starting to split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play on steering colume joint

two nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable 175/65/14hr

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,685 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f wiper blade marking sreen and starting to split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play on steering colume joint

two nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable 175/65/14hr

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 DMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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