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EJ51 OAP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,408 mi
Last recorded119,408 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,408 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,293 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,293 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,001 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,635 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 111,720 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat centre lap belt missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 107,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre structure cracking

rear seat centre lap belt missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,569 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,394 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre structure cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both side front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

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

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

n/s/r tyre structure cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,458 miles

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 20 Jan 2010 88,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,236 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has exsive noise from timing area

Fail 8 Dec 2008 80,236 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has exsive noise from timing area

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,998 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 60,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

bad oil leak.

near side door mirror missing

only on e horn button working.

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 OAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OAP, 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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EJ51 OAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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