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AR51 GVG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 77,786 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged both rear hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 77,047 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 77,024 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 75,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 75,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midd box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle is very rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,384 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,619 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,888 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 68,886 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,106 miles

Offside Front Sill damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2016 67,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Sill damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,919 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 64,918 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,433 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGN OF AGE CRACKING ON WALLS

Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,433 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGN OF AGE CRACKING ON WALLS

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,372 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,372 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,959 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,022 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,022 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,067 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,415 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 40,440 miles

Rear siliencer corroded.

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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AR51 GVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR51 GVG, 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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AR51 GVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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