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EA51 NFM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,334 mi
Last recorded107,334 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 NFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside sills damaged

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside headlamp bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre on wear bars, worn inside edge and cracking

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside sills damaged

nearside headlamp bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre on wear bars, worn inside edge and cracking

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

nearside headlamp bracket poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking and screw in tread

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inside edge, cracking and nail in tread

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2014 98,717 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

nearside headlamp bracket poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking and screw in tread

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn inside edge, cracking and nail in tread

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,899 miles

Oil leak

o/s cv boot leaking grease

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner tread

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Feb 2012 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s cv boot leaking grease

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner tread

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,504 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

baffle loose in middle exh box

n/s/f arb gaitor split

Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

baffle loose in middle exh box

n/s/f arb gaitor split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,352 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

f/n/s tyre worn on edge suspect tracking out

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,309 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 31,566 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,860 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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EA51 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EA51 NFM, 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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EA51 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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