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FY51 EYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,044 mi
Last recorded62,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

inner steering arms have slight play-rear axle corroded-rear brake pipes covered by substance-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low-o/s/r brake binding-both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2020 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

inner steering arms have slight play-rear axle corroded-rear brake pipes covered by substance-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low-o/s/r brake binding-both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,043 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 EYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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