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EY51 VYH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,229 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,041 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,948 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning little assistance on right hand lock (2.3.3a)

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 55% minimum is 50% strongly advise brake system check

Pass 25 Apr 2015 92,319 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,319 miles

Nearside 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 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,569 miles

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

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

sidewall n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,569 miles

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

sidewall n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,772 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,253 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 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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