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EY51 UKV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 UKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,115 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

ECU light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,115 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

ECU light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,710 miles

ECU light on

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD CORRODED BELOW BATTERY TRAY (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ECU light on

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,999 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2013 75,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,723 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 24,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 22,145 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 UKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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