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EF51 GGE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,220 mi
Last recorded185,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 GGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 185,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 177,191 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,231 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 163,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 154,798 miles

damage to front tyres outer walls

front discs slightly rusty

front exhaust flexi section blowing

rear noplate deteriorating

slight play in o/s inner of rack

subwire badly fitted along car

Fail 11 Sep 2013 154,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to front tyres outer walls

front discs slightly rusty

front exhaust flexi section blowing

rear noplate deteriorating

slight play in o/s inner of rack

subwire badly fitted along car

Pass 25 Aug 2012 150,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 140,385 miles

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

middle section of exhaust rusty and sounds like a leak from front flexy

slight play in o/s/f road wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2011 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

middle section of exhaust rusty and sounds like a leak from front flexy

slight play in o/s/f road wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 132,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in off side steering rack arm

Fail 4 Sep 2010 132,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in off side steering rack arm

Pass 26 Aug 2009 123,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 113,113 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 113,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 105,269 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,643 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side inner dive shaft gator split

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 GGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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