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EF51 SKD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 126,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 126,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 125,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 124,493 miles

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

minor exhaust blow.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,778 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,414 miles

Nearside Front headlight faded

body has slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables frayed

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Near side head light faded

Oil leak from engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 110,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Near side head light faded

Oil leak from engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front steering rack arms have slight play

both front wipres slightly smearing the screen

exhaust is corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe is worn

n/s/f headlight is fadded

o/s/r coil spring is slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 103,505 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front steering rack arms have slight play

both front wipres slightly smearing the screen

exhaust is corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe is worn

n/s/f headlight is fadded

o/s/r coil spring is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake fluid dirty.,

n/s head light fadded.

wipers starting to smear the screen

Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake fluid dirty.,

n/s head light fadded.

wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,299 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 75,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,606 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,537 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nsf inner cv gator split

Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nsf inner cv gator split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 39,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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