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GF51 AKV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,736 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,161 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see front pads

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,527 miles

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

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

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 58,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,315 miles

recommend customer to have nearside rear handbrake fitment re-checked

slight dampness oil around offside rear engine bay and steering rack area

Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,243 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

slight dampness oil around offside rear engine bay and steering rack area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,111 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish outer walls

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,198 miles

cracks rear tyre walls

Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,165 miles

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

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

cracks rear tyre walls

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,497 miles

1 nsr shocker leaking slightly †

Pass 6 Sep 2005 24,408 miles

1.front tyres 3mm

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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GF51 AKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF51 AKV, 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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GF51 AKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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