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FY51 GJK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 102,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,947 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,699 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front discs worn

front pads low

lots of handbrake travel

rear exhaust joint loose and slight blow

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake has lots of travel

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,480 miles

handbrake has lots of travel

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 34,499 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 30,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FY51 GJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY51 GJK, 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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FY51 GJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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