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GF51 AUK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,011 mi
Last recorded142,011 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 AUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 142,011 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non Obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,967 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box silencer deteriorate

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box silencer deteriorate

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 117,371 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 Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,399 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2015 105,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side front tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 88,394 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side front tyre has cut to outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,094 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,071 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 51,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,892 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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GF51 AUK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GF51 AUK, 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 AUK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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