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EY51 OTL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,904 miles

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

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

NOTE! coolant header was empty & no oil registering on dipstick prior to test!!!! oil & water added

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,046 miles

play in steering offside & nearside

rear indicators fading to white

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering offside & nearside

rear indicators fading to white

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 11 Oct 2010 79,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,005 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 55,906 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,462 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 OTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

EY51 OTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 OTL safe to buy?

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