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FE51 HXO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,504 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

wirers not covered up

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,588 miles

After market air filter fitted

All 4 Alloy wheel centre caps are missing

All windows are dark tinted

Coolant bottle is empty

Engine sound very noisey

Off side front door check strap is insecure and noisey

Off side front outer door handle is showing signs of a fault - Handle sticks out/does not return to the down position

Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

After market air filter fitted

All 4 Alloy wheel centre caps are missing

All windows are dark tinted

Coolant bottle is empty

Engine sound very noisey

Off side front door check strap is insecure and noisey

Off side front outer door handle is showing signs of a fault - Handle sticks out/does not return to the down position

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,449 miles

After marker air filter fitted

Clutch pedal anti slip devise is missing

Engine noisey

Off side front door check strap loose

Fail 29 Oct 2009 70,448 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

After marker air filter fitted

Clutch pedal anti slip devise is missing

Engine noisey

Off side front door check strap loose

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

Windscreen top rubber is insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

After market air filter fitted

All 4 wheel centre caps are missing

Both front windows dark tinted

Drivers outer door handle is faulty

ENGINE very noisey

Off side front door check strap is not attached to the door

Off side front wheel arch wing trim is insecure

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

Radio Amp/Sub lead laying loose in drivers foot well area

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,070 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,211 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 HXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

FE51 HXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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