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FG51 EJV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,393 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

TEMPORARY FUEL FILLER CAP FITTED

Fail 14 Sep 2016 102,393 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

TEMPORARY FUEL FILLER CAP FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,781 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing grease cap missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,880 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,775 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,775 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,898 miles

exhaust center box outer caseing corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,898 miles

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

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

exhaust center box outer caseing corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,936 miles

rear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,936 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2008 67,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,016 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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FG51 EJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG51 EJV, 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 FG51 EJV registered?

FG51 EJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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