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FY51 EBJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 103,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 101,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,627 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 100,627 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,381 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,381 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,084 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,077 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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FY51 EBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBJ, 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 FY51 EBJ registered?

FY51 EBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FY51 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 EBJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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