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FE51 LZT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 LZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front headlights are secured with cable ties

front registration plate is cracked

ofside front tyre ha a deep cut across the tread

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust section is corroded

steel wheels fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2013 114,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front headlights are secured with cable ties

front registration plate is cracked

ofside front tyre ha a deep cut across the tread

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust section is corroded

spare wheel fitted to the nearside front

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,893 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 104,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,207 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 42,107 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 118,631 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2008 118,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 104,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 104,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear engine/gearbox mounting bracket loose

Pass 21 Jun 2006 100,273 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 LZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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