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EY51 OSV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

has oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wiper worn but clearing screen

oil presure switch leaking

rear washer pipe adrift from washer pump

rear wiper worn

suspect timing chain noisy, could benifit from an oil change

Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wiper worn but clearing screen

oil presure switch leaking

rear washer pipe adrift from washer pump

rear wiper worn

suspect timing chain noisy, could benifit from an oil change

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,423 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,384 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,635 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,572 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,742 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 33,237 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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EY51 OSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY51 OSV, 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 EY51 OSV registered?

EY51 OSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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