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GF51 FDU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,887 mi
Last recorded69,887 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 69,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer has minor leak at top. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,827 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Hand brake cable on N/S/R (3.5.1b)

Offside jubilee clip on fuel tank pipe broken but not leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,107 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 41,329 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,431 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,431 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 FDU registered?

GF51 FDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GF51 FDU safe to buy?

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