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GJ51 OWD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,794 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box rubbers and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,996 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not checked due to headlight not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,920 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,896 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,640 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,171 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,171 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,390 miles

nearside front drop link rubber split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,224 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,539 miles

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

can't see handbrake cables very well

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint grease seal split.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,539 miles

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

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

can't see handbrake cables very well

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint grease seal split.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,395 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracking in side wall and outer tread

Fail 11 Apr 2008 52,395 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre has cracking in side wall and outer tread

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,049 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,049 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,876 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 44,876 miles

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

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 OWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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