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GF51 FEJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,138 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,789 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,789 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,913 miles

Light Surface Scratches to Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,793 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,793 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,491 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,491 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 62,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 39,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 39,690 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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GF51 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF51 FEJ, 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 GF51 FEJ registered?

GF51 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GF51 FEJ safe to buy?

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