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ET51 GVR

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,326 mi
Last recorded61,326 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,326 miles

fault in power sterring

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,827 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering slightly stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s+o/s/f tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s+o/s/f tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers worn

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,701 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,701 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,249 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 83,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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)

no mission test becouse no engin oil

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,735 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 57,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,457 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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ET51 GVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 ET51 GVR, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET51 GVR registered?

ET51 GVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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