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FE51 HRX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,073 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Running gear corroded.

Steering assistance greater anticlockwise.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 64,063 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Running gear corroded.

Steering assistance greater anticlockwise.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit! (5.2.3 (e))

steering column assist left hand bias.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 62,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering assist greater on left turn than right turn.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering assist greater on left turn than right turn.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,394 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column assist not balanced. Left hand assist greater than right hand.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column assist not balanced. Left hand assist greater than right hand.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 58,601 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat belt not releasing. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,320 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear centre seat belt sticking.Free off for MOT.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear centre seat belt sticking.Free off for MOT.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box input and output pipes (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 50,061 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box input and output pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,642 miles

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

both nearside tyres perished in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,283 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre is slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 16,065 miles

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

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

nearside inner driveshalft boot leaking grease

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 HRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2001.

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