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AR51 GWX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,915 mi
Last recorded138,915 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 138,915 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

MIL Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Suspension components corroded and O/S/F arm

Fail 27 Feb 2023 138,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

MIL Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Suspension components corroded and O/S/F arm

Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,596 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,595 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,372 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 128,370 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt missing rear center strap (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,180 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 122,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

only two rear seat belts fitted to rear seat

Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

only two rear seat belts fitted to rear seat

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' TWO CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested EXHAUSTBROKEN (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' TWO CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,957 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,957 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,355 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012
Fail 4 Dec 2012 91,824 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,866 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rer tyre side walls cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,597 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit advise replacement

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 42,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,587 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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AR51 GWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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