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EJ51 YLL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,627 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,627 miles

Emissions not tested leak, idle speed to low (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn low ()

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake effort low ,80 and 110

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn low ()

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake effort low ,80 and 110

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 63,270 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,349 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,349 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,713 miles

exhaust fouling fuel tank shield

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust fouling fuel tank shield

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,103 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaitor split

offside front lower antiroll bar link ball joint gaitor split

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,103 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaitor split

offside front lower antiroll bar link ball joint gaitor split

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,718 miles

advise on broken nearside fog light lens

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,489 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,163 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 YLL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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