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FY51 EYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,042 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge nearly showing cords

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2015 68,468 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge nearly showing cords

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 61,726 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,944 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,944 miles

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

Engine noisey (timing chain)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,711 miles

Steering easier to turn to left than right

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,255 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s rear reflector loose

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,429 miles

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

evidence of nearside front brake overheating, advise brake service

nearside rear tyre perished badly, advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished, 155/80-13

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,946 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 EYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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