CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA51 UFJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,170 mi
Last recorded134,170 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 UFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,170 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine coolant & oil were low on arrival

engine light on

temporary repair to nearside front wing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine coolant & oil were low on arrival

engine light on

temporary repair to nearside front wing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 128,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside front wing to bumper has temporary repair

Pass 19 Mar 2012 128,126 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside front wing to bumper has temporary repair

Pass 16 Mar 2011 122,877 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 116,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 110,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 101,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 101,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,033 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA51 UFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EA51 UFJ, 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

How do I check the history of EA51 UFJ?

You can check the full history of EA51 UFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA51 UFJ registered?

EA51 UFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EA51 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 UFJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA51 UFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA51 UFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.