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EU51 VJL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,639 mi
Last recorded89,639 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,639 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tie rod end has slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2016 89,637 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high correct revs could not be achived for emissions test (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2015 80,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,025 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,750 miles

Advise o/s/f outer c.v boot in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,945 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 VJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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