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EX51 EUM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,872 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,543 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,542 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,753 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 46,753 miles

Centre Rear 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 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,563 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,563 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,448 miles

rear exhaust box tatty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,791 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,791 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,193 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 36,187 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,336 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,335 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,583 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 25,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EX51 EUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX51 EUM, 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 EX51 EUM registered?

EX51 EUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is EX51 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 EUM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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