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EJ51 GJK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

24,998 mi
Last recorded24,998 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 23,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 23,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 22,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 22,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 20,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,523 miles

exhaust system corroded weak and leaking fumes

Pass 26 Nov 2018 18,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 17,534 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking fumes

Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,785 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 13,837 miles

both rear & offside front tyre badly cracked & perished - not showing ply or cords

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 12,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,440 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 6,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 6,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 2,526 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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EJ51 GJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EJ51 GJK, 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 EJ51 GJK registered?

EJ51 GJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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