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FE51 HVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 107,402 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2017 107,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 103,151 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2016 103,151 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,821 miles

Knocking noise on steering rack when shaking steering wheel but no visible fault.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,821 miles

Knocking noise on steering rack when shaking steering wheel but no visible fault.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,975 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

knocking noise when shaking steering wheel (possible at steering rack) no visible fault found

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,896 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

knocking noise when shaking steering wheel (possible at steering rack) no visible fault found

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,425 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,738 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 47,514 miles

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

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Exhaust centre section has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 39,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 30,919 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 30,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished & nearside front tyre to

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

oil leak on engine spraying on steering rack

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 HVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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