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FE51 DWW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor split slightly

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Nearside Rear lamp cluster lens cracked and broken at the bottom

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,965 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met requirements

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 29 Sep 2018 68,904 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,312 miles

Rear service brake and parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,312 miles

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

Rear service brake and parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,699 miles

Both headlight aims on minimum

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake and parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,699 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)

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

Both headlight aims on minimum

O/s/f inner brake pad has a worn backing plate causing a rattle in the brake carrier

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake and parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,040 miles

All front ARB link ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,040 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)

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

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

All front ARB link ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,093 miles

exhaust has light blow

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust has light blow

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,485 miles

Both rear tyres very badly split and perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,482 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres very badly split and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,100 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,087 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,480 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 DWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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