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FG51 EKP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,182 miles

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

Nearside mirror temporary repair

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror temporary repair

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise damage to rear bumper nearside areas

advise front lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is deteriorated

advise slight knocking noise detected at steering wheel when rocked side to side

Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise damage to rear bumper nearside areas

advise front lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is deteriorated

advise slight knocking noise detected at steering wheel when rocked side to side

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,656 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corrodded

slight oil leak to engine

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,601 miles

clip missing from filler neck to petrol tank/no leak at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

clip missing from filler neck to petrol tank/no leak at time of test

nearside front tyre pressure low

note/oil level was low/topped up

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,826 miles

damage to off side rear body work

near side door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

damage to off side rear body work

near side door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,473 miles

Exhaust back box baffel gone + outer skin corrosion.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 54,473 miles

Exhaust back box baffel gone + outer skin corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,164 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,495 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 EKP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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