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EU51 OLW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 66,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack nearside (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 64,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,444 miles

Both front & N/S/R hub-caps damaged/broken.

Center & rear exhaust's corroding.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S/F tyre slightly worn in sidewall (175/65x14).

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Various small chips in windscreen.

crack in windscreen nearside not in drivers view

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,444 miles

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

Both front & N/S/R hub-caps damaged/broken.

Center & rear exhaust's corroding.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S/F door check-strap worn/noisy.

O/S/F tyre slightly worn in sidewall (175/65x14).

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,868 miles

Center & rear exhaust pipes corroded.

Gears hard to engage.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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 Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Center & rear exhaust pipes corroded.

Gears hard to engage.

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,291 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,309 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in thread

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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