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GJ51 FDK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,482 mi
Last recorded109,482 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 109,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,043 miles

Central box cracked around the front part of box and front flexi joint deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 107,043 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central box cracked around the front part of box and front flexi joint deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer middle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2022 102,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,583 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,939 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear coil springs upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion around o/s rear upper coil spring mounting

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,045 miles

0/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

0/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 80,609 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,484 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,393 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,393 miles

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

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 61,127 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 61,127 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,300 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,213 miles

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

Inner Clip loose on NS outer CV boot

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,423 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,423 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 41,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,547 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,276 miles

all4 tyres have cracks in the sidewalls (outer)

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 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GJ51 FDK, 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 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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