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GJ51 AWG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,928 mi
Last recorded100,928 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front Brake Disc worn

offside front Brake Disc worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,668 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link top ball joint boots split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link top ball joint boots split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,544 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

separate switch for front washer

Fail 7 Aug 2009 86,544 miles

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

both front wiper rubbers split

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint boot split

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

separate switch for front washer

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,448 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,143 miles

as test no 754118327291

Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,143 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges (raised tread)

exhaust flexi joint poor.

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow at joint.

small hole in nearside front outer driveshaft boot.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 58,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 51,812 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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GJ51 AWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ51 AWG, 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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GJ51 AWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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