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EF51 ZVB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,749 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads worn low

front no plate deteriorated

offside rear light lense damaged

oil leaks

rear indicators faded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

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

Fail 7 Dec 2014 87,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear brake binding

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

knocking noise from steering rack/colum

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,060 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 76,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,823 miles

Offside front constant velocity joint inner gaiter split

Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front constant velocity joint inner gaiter split

Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,013 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,152 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 21,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ZVB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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