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FE51 NXW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,259 mi
Last recorded129,259 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 129,259 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 129,259 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner tread worn

Oil leak ()

tracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

split pin missing nearside front cv joint

Fail 3 Dec 2016 119,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

split pin missing nearside front cv joint

tracking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,927 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 106,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades are smearing

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades are smearing

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle damaged on the n/s/front outer sill

Fail 10 Dec 2013 82,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle damaged on the n/s/front outer sill

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,885 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,254 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper skirt is insecure

front wiper blades are split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front bumper skirt is insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,695 miles

Battery insecure

Engine coolant level low recommend attention

Front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside wiper blade starting to tear recommend replace

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Rear tyres cracking/ splitting recommemd replace

Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,695 miles

Battery insecure

Engine coolant level low recommend attention

Front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside wiper blade starting to tear recommend replace

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Rear tyres cracking/ splitting recommemd replace

Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 43,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,088 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,334 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 NXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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