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EF51 AHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 128,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken

rear wiper missing

steering not self centreing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 121,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken

rear wiper missing

steering not self centreing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,194 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,776 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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EF51 AHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EF51 AHY, 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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What year was EF51 AHY registered?

EF51 AHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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