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FY51 EWR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement VERTICAL (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement VERTICAL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT PIPES FROM MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Loud knocking noise in steering gear assembly. No free play felt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Offside track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,639 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Loud knocking noise in steering gear assembly. No free play felt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Slight roughness detected in offside front strut top bearing.

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Offside track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,272 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,290 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,078 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,540 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,557 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,557 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering function slightly easier when turning to the left than is turning to the right

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 33,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 33,459 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 EWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 EWR, 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 EWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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