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FE51 DWK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,253 mi
Last recorded145,253 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 145,253 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14T (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 130,424 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,337 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight movement

Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,128 miles

headlight covers fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in steering rack tie rods

possible brake servo leak

rear brake effort low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlight covers fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in steering rack tie rods

possible brake servo leak

rear brake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,721 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust is close to n/s/r coil spring and engine sump

fuel filter is heavily corroded and damp

n/s inner cv gaiter is split

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge

wipers dont park in the correct postion

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,261 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wind screen damage out side zone:s a or b.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,254 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wind screen damage out side zone:s a or b.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,165 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen damage out side zone a"or b"

Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,161 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen damage out side zone a"or b"

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,280 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2008 73,270 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 55,038 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

noise on steering column †offside door mirror cracked

reverse gear difficult to select

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,815 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 38,815 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2005 24,052 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 24,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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