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EU51 VNC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 82,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror outer casing taped up

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 82,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror outer casing taped up

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 80,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,302 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,136 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 74,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 72,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 72,954 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 68,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 63,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 57,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,778 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

Fail 9 May 2009 46,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 46,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,917 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 41,917 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 20,261 miles

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

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

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 VNC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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