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EF51 BDY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,293 miles

exhaust centre box poor

headlight lenses poor

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge/ perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn/ perished

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable excessive wear to steering rack (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre box poor

headlight lenses poor

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge/ perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn/ perished

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,952 miles

both outer cv joints worn/ knock

exhaust centre box poor

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside rear tyre worn/ perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack inner joints worn/ on limit. Knock when operating steering

wipers worn but clear screen

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,192 miles

both inner rack joints very worn/ on limit and knocking

engine noisy

exhaust centre box poor in places

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

outer cv joints worn/ noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both inner rack joints very worn/ on limit and knocking

engine noisy

exhaust centre box poor in places

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre on limit/ and nail in tread

outer cv joints worn/ noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,253 miles

Boot full restricting view to boot floor / spare wheel well

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 60,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Boot full restricting view to boot floor / spare wheel well

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,321 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

handbrake cables starting to fray slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

some play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Jan 2014 51,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

handbrake cables starting to fray slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/ nearing limit

some play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,031 miles

Engine timing chain noisey.

Nearside front tyre tread on 1.6mm and tyre is low on inner edge. SIZE = 185/55R15 82V. DOT = 3408.

Scratches across A and B zones of the windscreen.

Stonechips in A and B zones of windscreen.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 30,563 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 17,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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