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EJ51 XPH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp

Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,379 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 58,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,702 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,702 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,965 miles

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,865 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,673 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,371 miles

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 XPH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

EJ51 XPH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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