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ET51 EFS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,841 mi
Last recorded103,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light smashed.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking outer edge.

Offside Front Fog light smashed.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light smashed.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking outer edge.

Offside Front Fog light smashed.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,504 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,850 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,925 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,829 miles

offside outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,789 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,785 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,757 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

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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ET51 EFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 ET51 EFS, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ET51 EFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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