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EY51 UKO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 UKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 89,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on innner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips upper and lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror backing broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 78,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill to wheel arch holed and corroded 30 cm from rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on innner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips upper and lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror backing broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect moist with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,694 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,781 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 64,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,283 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 40,176 miles

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

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

o/s rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,202 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 33,202 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

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 UKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 UKO registered?

EY51 UKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EY51 UKO safe to buy?

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