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FY51 GKE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,178 mi
Last recorded46,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre an rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 45,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre an rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 38,280 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,089 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,515 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,929 miles

Offside Front tyre has minor cuts across tread

Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,929 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cuts across tread

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,568 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing and tread is showing signs of deterioration

Fail 15 Sep 2016 30,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing and tread is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,467 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,318 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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FY51 GKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKE, 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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What year was FY51 GKE registered?

FY51 GKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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