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EU51 VXB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,804 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,443 miles

Central exhaust box small hole

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,436 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))

Central exhaust box small hole

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,859 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,021 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,305 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,663 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,500 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 VXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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