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FG51 EKR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,074 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 15,086 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 EKR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

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

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