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EY51 TVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,118 mi
Last recorded136,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 136,118 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 136,118 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,227 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 129,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,921 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 128,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,382 miles

Central exhaust middle box silight leck

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 127,382 miles

Central exhaust middle box silight leck

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 126,455 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,658 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,275 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 122,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 117,432 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 116,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 114,614 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 113,071 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 TVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

EY51 TVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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