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EJ51 GYC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,862 mi
Last recorded61,862 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 61,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working No plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,985 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 53,980 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,739 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 19,739 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 GYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

EJ51 GYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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