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FG51 EHO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,743 mi
Last recorded149,743 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,743 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering system slightly lighter turning left

Fail 26 Sep 2018 149,741 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear parking brake only just me requirements

steering system slightly lighter turning left

Pass 11 Sep 2017 147,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 140,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,055 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 86,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,801 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,564 miles

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

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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FG51 EHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG51 EHO, 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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FG51 EHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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