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FY51 EBG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 113,917 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 102,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,718 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,853 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,102 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 81,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,750 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,530 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 63,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FY51 EBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY51 EBG, 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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FY51 EBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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