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EF51 FRL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,678 mi
Last recorded147,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 147,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Jun 2020 146,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Fail 12 Jun 2020 146,956 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,642 miles

EML on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,492 miles

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

eml lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 141,910 miles

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

eml lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 141,904 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,079 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 7 Apr 2015 140,079 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 136,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bottom sus/joint gaitor deteriorated

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,473 miles

both front tyres worn low

nearside front bottom suspension joint gator split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 130,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 130,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 117,016 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 117,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 113,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 113,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge of tread

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2007 94,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

knock evident on steering rack.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knock evident on steering rack.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seat belt not tested(child seat fitted)

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 FRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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