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FE51 DWM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear parking brake cables deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear parking brake cables deteriorated slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,773 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres becoming perished slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Dec 2011 58,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres becoming perished slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,288 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 50,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 47,091 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

object in nearside rear tyre tread

scoring to both front brake discs

serious oil leak from oil pressure switch

slight exhaust blow from center silencer and rear silencer joint

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 386,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 28,645 miles

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 DWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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