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AR51 GVM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2019 100,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake holding on slightly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 93,896 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working lens broken (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak oil switch ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,702 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak oil switch ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 84,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,797 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,796 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 27 Nov 2013 70,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,090 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,996 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust blowing front section

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak from engine

Play in OS Track rod end

Slight leak os cv gaiter

Slight play in NS anti roll link

Slight play in steering rack ns

Pass 23 May 2012 59,168 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,076 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,437 miles

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

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

n.s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,323 miles

ALL 4 X TYRES ON 3MM 175/65/14/T †CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING †N/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 8 Dec 2006 39,323 miles

ALL 4 X TYRES ON 3MM 175/65/14/T †CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING †N/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,484 miles

N/S inner washer jet aim inoperative.

Slight noise from timing chain area.

Slight play in top steering column.

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 GVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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