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EY51 WHF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,366 mi
Last recorded30,366 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 29,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 26,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 22,902 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,916 miles

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,929 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has cuts in tread

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and has

Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,926 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has cuts in tread

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and has

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,717 miles

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition have small cuts in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,558 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,555 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,328 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 9,418 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 WHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

EY51 WHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EY51 WHF safe to buy?

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