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EJ51 HMC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,665 mi
Last recorded103,665 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,665 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 4 Mar 2011 103,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint split.

n/s/f tyre needs air.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside front headlight beam very slightly scattered

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,012 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside front headlight beam very slightly scattered

Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,155 miles

exhaust system is rusty

fuel lines under car have been cable tied

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread and is bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2005 56,930 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 56,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 HMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

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

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