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GF51 OEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,594 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear quater panel damaged/corroded

both front hubs binding slighlty

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight earth fault with main beam

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush u/s (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear quater panel damaged/corroded

both front hubs binding slighlty

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight earth fault with main beam

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,049 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,921 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 70,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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