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GD51 UBS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,774 mi
Last recorded65,774 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 59,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underbody corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play unversail joint (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake cable corroded at rear over axle

Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play unversail joint (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake cable corroded at rear over axle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,093 miles

All indicator bulbs faded, osf steering arm slight play.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All indicator bulbs faded, osf steering arm slight play.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,575 miles

Rear exhaust box very corrode/weak casing breaking off

all exhaust system very corroded/centre box split blow/front and rear pipes entry/exit

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box very corrode/weak casing breaking off

all exhaust system very corroded/centre box split blow/front and rear pipes entry/exit

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted tread

whole exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,429 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

ns wiper bladfe split/rear wiper blade split

nsr tyre deeply cracked/perished

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,822 miles

o/s/f brake has slight fluctuation

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,822 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake has slight fluctuation

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,793 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,793 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished, rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,782 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,698 miles

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

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

nsf disc edges corroded/pads appear to be getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,698 miles

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

nsf disc edges corroded/pads appear to be getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,538 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, Osr wheel bearing has slight play, rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,711 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,119 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 UBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GD51 UBS, 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 UBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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