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FE51 GSZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak from auto gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,047 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak from auto gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,626 miles

BRAKE SERVICE

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED BUT NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED BUT NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

front head lamps slighy inscure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BRAKE SERVICE

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED BUT NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED BUT NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,204 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake service???

discs rusty as with standing ???

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 70,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre "on legal limit" and wearing unevenly

slight blow from front of exhaust middle silencer

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,192 miles

o/s/f tyre "on legal limit" and wearing unevenly

slight blow from front of exhaust middle silencer

Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,778 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 50,108 miles

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

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

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

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 GSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GSZ, 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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What year was FE51 GSZ registered?

FE51 GSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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