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EF51 GVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,418 mi
Last recorded102,418 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,418 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 102,415 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to limit ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle loose

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to limit ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle loose

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,371 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,371 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf drop link slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2018 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf drop link slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,558 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,146 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,146 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

play ns & os track rods

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,191 miles

g/box oil keak slight exhaust blow front drop links slight plat

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,765 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,480 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

play in front anti-roll bar link rod(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,920 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2010 46,916 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,915 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,925 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 GVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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