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EJ51 YTY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,238 mi
Last recorded71,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,238 miles

Bodywork heavily damaged.

Heavy wear in both inner steering tie rod joints.

Just acceptable damage to front number plate.

Fail 24 May 2016 71,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bodywork heavily damaged.

Heavy wear in both inner steering tie rod joints.

Just acceptable damage to front number plate.

N/S headlight damaged but secure.

Slight wear to both front anti roll bar link bars.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,645 miles

Body work damaged.

Both front anti roll bar ball joint dust covers in poor condition.

Both front tyres wearing on edges and only just on the legal limit.

Heavy perishing to O/S rear tyre.

N/S door mirror cover missing.

N/S front wheel arch trim missing.

Slight wear to O/S front anti roll bar link bar ball joints.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 46,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 22,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,527 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall but no cords showing

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,272 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f and n/s/f tyre sidewalls

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 28 Oct 2009 11,272 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in o/s/f and n/s/f tyre sidewalls

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 10,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,321 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 8,241 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 8,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YTY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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