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GD51 BMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 172,120 miles

Oil leak

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre 185/55/15

Fail 11 Jul 2013 172,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre 185/55/15

Pass 26 Jun 2012 164,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 164,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low off stick

slight play in near side front drop link

Pass 25 Jul 2011 161,190 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 161,190 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 30 Jun 2010 148,928 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 30 Jun 2010 148,928 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 123,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,147 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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GD51 BMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD51 BMV, 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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GD51 BMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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