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GJ51 SUU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 May 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 80,719 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,115 miles
Fail 26 May 2016

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,792 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,786 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,511 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,995 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,995 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 24,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 18,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,097 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 SUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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