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GF51 YSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,625 miles

play in left hand end of rack

small blow on rear joint of exhaust

small hole in left hand c.v boot

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2016 115,613 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edging off badly

Nearside Front tyre just 2.5mm

play in left hand end of rack

small blow on rear joint of exhaust

small hole in left hand c.v boot

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,106 miles

Crack in windscreen at wiper level

Dent in left hand front wheel rim

Pin hole in left hand front dive shaft outer boot

Right hand rear indicator slightly white

Slight blow from tail silencer joint and clamp hitting cross beam

Slight leak from left hand front shock absorber

Movement in left hand end of steering rack

Right hand front tyre badly edged off and just 1.9 mm

Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Dent in right hand front wheel inner rim

Crack in windscreen at wiper level

Left hand rear indicator slightly white

Pin hole in left and front drive shaft outer boot

Slight blow from tail silencer joint and clamp hitting cross beam

Slight leak from left hand front shock absorber

Left hand front tyre just 1.9 mm and badly edged off

Movement in left hand end of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,244 miles

Front sections of exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in lefthand end of steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,149 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front sections of exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in lefthand end of steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,978 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,069 miles

Left hand rear tyre sidewall perished

Right hand front inner wheel rim dented

Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,867 miles

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

Left hand rear tyre sidewall perished

Movement in left hand steeing rack end

Right hand front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,628 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lefthand inner driveshaft boot split

Rear tyres are perishing

Wear in lefthand end of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,116 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,662 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,297 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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