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EF51 GFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,344 mi
Last recorded30,344 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,344 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both [2012] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,591 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 28,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,081 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 28,081 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,686 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All in tread & all 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 27,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level close to minimum

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All in tread & all 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,504 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 26,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2016 22,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 16,391 miles

Exhaust rear box in very poor condition

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,391 miles

Exhaust rear box in very poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 8,088 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 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFK, 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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What year was EF51 GFK registered?

EF51 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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