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EY51 WHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 94,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering pulls to one side

Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering pulls to one side

Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering pulls to one side

Pass 29 Dec 2023 90,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering pulls slightly to one side

Pass 30 Dec 2022 86,353 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 83,343 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 80,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,941 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,185 miles

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,335 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

steering rack knocks

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,518 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

steering rack knocks

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,902 miles

BVoth front tyre's have started to crack/perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,902 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

BVoth front tyre's have started to crack/perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,227 miles

All of the wiperblades have splits at end of blade but still clear the screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,640 miles

minor exhaust blow on front silencer

noise in rack and pinnion

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,459 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

have sealed exhaust center silencer may soon require replacement

small knock front antiroll bars n/s and o/s

windscreen drivers side stone chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,436 miles

both front tyres down to 2mm inner edges

both rear tyres side walls fine cracks

brake pedal rubber worn

foot and handbrake effort a little low on o/s rear wheel

front brake pads getting low on material may soon require replace ment

front tyres may soon require replacement

n/s front tyre side wall fine cracks

noticable wear on front discs

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,741 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 WHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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