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FN51 EJL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2013 80,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,396 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,533 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,782 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,305 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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FN51 EJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 EJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 EJL registered?

FN51 EJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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