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EF51 SSO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,607 mi
Last recorded70,607 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,801 miles

Front both tyres are worn at the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 66,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres are worn at the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,671 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both glass frosty (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 64,668 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both glass frosty (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,512 miles

Steering system slightly rough slight knocking felt at the steering wheel (2.2.D.1)

hand brake performance 17% very near the limit,both sides a little low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,832 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,330 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,120 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,533 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,936 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 12,936 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 11,335 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 SSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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