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2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 CEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,014 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 87,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer CV boot pin hole

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

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

Unable to check reseat belts

Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,653 miles

Handbrake requires attention

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer supporting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,886 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,886 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 60,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,769 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 36,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,323 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,322 miles

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall cut.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,706 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 28,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EU51 CEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU51 CEK, 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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EU51 CEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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