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EX51 OVR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,083 mi
Last recorded154,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,083 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD RATTLES

Pass 11 Jul 2016 152,940 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 11 Jul 2016 152,940 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 149,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 145,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,978 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 120,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 108,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,981 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 89,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,981 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE AT REAR QUADRANTS FREYING

OFFSIDE OUTER CV BOOT CLIP WEAK

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,598 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall ie cuts

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 OVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX51 OVR, 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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EX51 OVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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