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FE51 LXY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,406 mi
Last recorded68,406 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 LXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sincer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 67,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sincer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 66,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,142 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front cv joints worn

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog light lenses cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Front cv joints worn

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog light lenses cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,152 miles

corosion to rear silencer

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

corosion to rear silencer

damage to front exhaust flex

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

exhaust system rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,536 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 39,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,735 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,380 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 LXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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