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EU51 FTK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 107,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,815 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ns/os headlight yellow tint

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel stearing rack knuckle / coupling shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,811 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel stearing rack knuckle / coupling shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,662 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,682 miles

o/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

oil mist n/s/r shock.

oil mist o/s/f shock.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits centre exhaust blow. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak o/s of engine.

o/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

oil mist n/s/r shock.

oil mist o/s/f shock.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,217 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 43,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,902 miles

brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

rear tyres are deteriorated - O/E

Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

rear tyres are deteriorated - O/E

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,075 miles

advise play in steering at lower end of column and at rack

advise rear exhaust teil pipe outer casing deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,221 miles

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

advise play in centre area of steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,221 miles

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

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

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

advise play in centre area of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,038 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,247 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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EU51 FTK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EU51 FTK, 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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EU51 FTK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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