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EJ51 KFA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 KFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,698 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,462 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Nov 2007 45,695 miles

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

front pads very low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,695 miles

front pads very low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,612 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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EJ51 KFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ51 KFA, 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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What year was EJ51 KFA registered?

EJ51 KFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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