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FE51 DTY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,940 miles

Light scratches on windscreen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 131,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Light scratches on windscreen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,763 miles

Scratch on windscreen from offside wiper blade

engine light on dash

water pump noisey

Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Scratch on windscreen from offside wiper blade

engine light on dash

water pump noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,491 miles

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

engine light on dash

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,491 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,727 miles

engine warning light on dash

small splits in front wiper blades

Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on dash

small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,067 miles

eml on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,067 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2012 102,691 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 102,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,059 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing on edge

fuel filter very rusty

oil switch leaking

suspension soft

Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing on edge

fuel filter very rusty

oil switch leaking

suspension soft

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,793 miles

wiper marks on screen

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel filter rusty

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 10 Aug 2010 95,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel filter rusty

n/s/f tyre wall damage

wiper marks on screen

Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,751 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,300 miles

Front No plate cracked

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front wiper incorrect size

Oil leak

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 69,025 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,462 miles

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

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 DTY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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