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GJ51 FBZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,740 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,928 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,921 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,508 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,113 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,938 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 FBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ51 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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