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EJ51 HLV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking s/wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,900 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,895 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 HLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 HLV registered?

EJ51 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EJ51 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 HLV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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