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GJ51 FBC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 104,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 91,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,066 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,753 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,087 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished 175/65/14

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge (raised tread) 175/65/14

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box just starting to corrode.

rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,678 miles

backing off rear number plate

Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,678 miles

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

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

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

backing off rear number plate

Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,280 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing 175/65/h14

front brake imbalnce high 25%

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 FBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ51 FBC, 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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What year was GJ51 FBC registered?

GJ51 FBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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