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FE51 HXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,835 mi
Last recorded186,835 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 186,835 miles

contamination in expansion bottle

damage to screen on o/s-cracked

oil leak on back of engine

play in n/s of steering rack

steering light turning left but heavier going right

Pass 14 Aug 2014 173,315 miles

knock in the steering

n/s/f lower swivel joint boot in poor condition

o/s/r coil spring rusty

play in the steering rack

rear shocks rusty

slight play in the o/s track rod end

small split in the n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 23 Aug 2013 159,601 miles

exhaust rusty , pipe into and from rear silencer

front pads possibly low recommend wheels off to check

knock in the steering

n/s/f lower arm rear bush has small split

play in the o/s of the steering rack

slight noise turning the front wheels

Fail 21 Aug 2013 159,494 miles

Nearside Inner 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty , pipe into and from rear silencer

front pads possibly low recommend wheels off to check

knock in the steering

n/s/f lower arm rear bush has small split

n/s/r tyre is worn low on the inner edge and is perished in the tred

play in the o/s of the steering rack

slight noise turning the front wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2012 144,784 miles

both rear tyres are worn more on the inner edge

slight knock in the steering

slight noise turning the o/s/f wheel ,possibly wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 144,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are worn more on the inner edge

fishing line around the n/s drive shaft

n/s/f tyre worn very low on the inner edge

slight knock in the steering

slight noise turning the o/s/f wheel ,possibly wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 129,335 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 115,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,965 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

front brake discs are worn

kirb damage to the n/s/f wheel

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,038 miles

front discs poor condition

nearside front side light dim

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,647 miles

n/s/f c.v boot plastic type and a poor fit †front tyres worn low †o/s/r tyre worn to 2mil

Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to both front inner wings and can not see correctly.

over sills fitted to both door sills and can not correctly.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to both front inner wings and can not see correctly.

over sills fitted to both door sills and can not correctly.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 55,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 55,164 miles

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

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 HXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

FE51 HXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FE51 HXU safe to buy?

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