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EF51 FPU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,468 mi
Last recorded78,468 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,468 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,204 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres edges wearing slightly

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,204 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres edges wearing slightly

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,804 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 52,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes wearing

nearside front tyre deteriorated and inner edge wearing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly worn

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly worn

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,510 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,291 miles

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

front discs are worn

o/s/r tyre is deterioated

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,378 miles

brake discs worn slightly

offside anti roll bar link rod upperr cover split

rear tyres deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2010 31,378 miles

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

brake discs worn slightly

offside anti roll bar link rod upperr cover split

rear tyres deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,453 miles

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

offside antiroll bar link rod upper dust cover split

Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,453 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,671 miles

engine management light on dashboard

Fail 26 Nov 2007 23,671 miles

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)

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

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,926 miles

chid seat in rear belts not tested.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,644 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 FPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPU, 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 FPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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