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EY51 TXA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,574 miles

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

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

EPS fault evident but no warning lights on

Pass 19 May 2016 71,127 miles

engine cooling fan not working

Nearside Rear parking brake cable guide sleeves in rear axle missing

Fail 10 May 2016 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer cover deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable guide sleeves in rear axle missing

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 22 May 2015 59,475 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyres cracked/perished but no cords exposed

Fail 14 May 2015 59,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyres cracked/perished but no cords exposed

Pass 16 May 2014 51,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 51,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering slightly notchy and slight bias to left

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering "pulling" to left

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,239 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery flat

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering "pulling" to left

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,992 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)

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

condition of rear tyres ?

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp adjusted at time of test but may need new adjuster if fault re-occurs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,014 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose but does not affect operation or aim of lamp

Parking permit partly in swept area (zone B) of windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,014 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose but does not affect operation or aim of lamp

Parking permit partly in swept area (zone B) of windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,577 miles

All tyres excessivly perished but no cords showing (175/65/14 T)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering mechanisum adnormall operation requires futher investigation, No play found in joints during test.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 28,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 TXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 EY51 TXA, 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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EY51 TXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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