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FY51 GJO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,076 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 134,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 128,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 120,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer corroding

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Apr 2014 110,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer corroding

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2013 102,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,418 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 76,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,950 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 57,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 51,039 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 44,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,455 miles

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

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 GJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJO, 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 GJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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