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GJ51 OJU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,947 mi
Last recorded127,947 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,317 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 109,907 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 103,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,141 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 85,424 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,808 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,733 miles

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

front no plate cracked

n/ s front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,537 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 55,216 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear back plate ,wet but no leaks evident.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,216 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear back plate ,wet but no leaks evident.

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 OJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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