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EJ51 YTF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from rear connection

oil leak but not exccesive

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,693 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 60,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,132 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,969 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,577 miles

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

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 YTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 YTF, 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 YTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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