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EU51 OME

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 146,222 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 146,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 146,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 146,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 137,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 136,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,504 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 136,504 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,663 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 133,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside steering rack has excesive play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 122,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 117,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 107,631 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 107,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,396 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,699 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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EU51 OME is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EU51 OME, 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 OME is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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