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EU51 VKO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,218 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 59,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,287 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 47,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,474 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 45,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,900 miles

rear tyres side wall slightly cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,614 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,952 miles

Rear 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 VKO 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 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 VKO, 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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What year was EU51 VKO registered?

EU51 VKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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