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FN51 EKG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake pipes front to back very corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake pipes front to back very corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,239 miles

corrosion on rear suspension

exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres worn low on inside edges

front wipers splitting

Fail 29 Jul 2022 38,239 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear suspension

exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres worn low on inside edges

front wipers splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 35,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,963 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

EML on

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump & front main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 32,963 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

EML on

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump & front main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2017 26,368 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,868 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,535 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,643 miles

windscreen damaged

wipers torn still clearing screen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 7,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,168 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 4,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 3,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,911 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 2,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 2,491 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 EKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FN51 EKG, 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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FN51 EKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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