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EJ51 OVD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,978 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever would benefit adjustment

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, age cracked (wrong size compared to other 3 tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever would benefit adjustment

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,519 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,511 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 113,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,562 miles

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

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

Play in steering inner joints.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 104,562 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine malfunction light on.

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

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

Play in steering inner joints.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,971 miles

front number plate cracked secure at time of test

nearside rear door will not open from in side or outside

rear exhaust back box very corroded

various chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked secure at time of test

nearside rear door will not open from in side or outside

rear exhaust back box very corroded

various chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2009 49,953 miles

Key remote not working fully.

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

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

Recommend rear brakes soon checked & adjusted.

Suspect possible clutch worn (slightly catching in reverse).

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,953 miles

Key remote not working fully.

Recommend rear brakes soon checked & adjusted.

Suspect possible clutch worn (slightly catching in reverse).

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,157 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Both front tyres worn to ware bands & very low on inner edges (185/55x15).

Front brake pads approx. 50% worn.

Key remote not working.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,007 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded & blowing- Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Rear number plate badly worn but just O.K. for M.O.T.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 20,150 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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