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EF51 BBJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil level warning light on

vehicle has engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,105 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,830 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,377 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,712 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 73,712 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 58,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,483 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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 BBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 EF51 BBJ, 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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EF51 BBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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