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GJ51 FFC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 24 Jul 2017 46,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016 43,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,082 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,612 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,140 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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 FFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

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

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