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EF51 AHU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,501 mi
Last recorded155,501 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 155,501 miles

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)

engine managment light indacatting a fault

Pass 18 Sep 2012 150,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 150,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

play in rear bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2011 143,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 143,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 127,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 127,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 124,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 119,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 119,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 117,686 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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EF51 AHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF51 AHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 AHU registered?

EF51 AHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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