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EJ51 GYK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 113,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 101,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 89,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 89,768 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 80,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 21 May 2008 80,166 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 31 May 2007 69,372 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,299 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,082 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 55,082 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EJ51 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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