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EA51 VUW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,979 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust tatty at front flexi

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust tatty at front flexi

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,457 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Outer sill covers fitted

Petrol tank filler neck pipe retaining clip broken - no signs of leakadge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,144 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front brake discs have surface corrosion evident

near side rear tyre side wall are perished and surface cracks

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,732 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 76,732 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,436 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,759 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,690 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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EA51 VUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUW, 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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EA51 VUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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