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FY51 GPX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,269 mi
Last recorded89,269 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e,m,light on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

e,m,light on

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e,m light on

Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e,m light on

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,054 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 17 Sep 2019 87,054 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in side walls /tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,829 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,222 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 50,094 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,693 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 GPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

FY51 GPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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