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FY51 GKL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,647 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 54,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,791 miles

O\s front brake disc is corroded and pitted.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade requires changing.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

O\s front brake disc is corroded and pitted.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade requires changing.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,070 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,070 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,871 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

advise new wiper blades

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 GKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 December 2001.

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