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FY51 EXK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,939 mi
Last recorded128,939 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,179 miles

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

Rear suspeion components showing sign of corrion

Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,178 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspeion components showing sign of corrion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,140 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Jun 2018 124,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,929 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front brake disc

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 31 May 2016 121,080 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 31 May 2016 121,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,744 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 111,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,412 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,995 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,618 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 EXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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