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GJ51 SVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,005 mi
Last recorded133,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear service and park brake efforts low

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,336 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 125,388 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 May 2017 125,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,739 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,199 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 97,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,279 miles

N/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKES UNEVENLY BALANCED - ADVISE INSPECTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK - UNDER GAITORS

STEERING FEELS SLIGHTLY LIGHTER TO LEFT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN MOTOR

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering very light for this model, possible fault with steering column motor.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,611 miles

SUSPECT INTERMITTANT FAULT ON POWER STEERING - ADVISE CHECKS

Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,611 miles

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

SUSPECT INTERMITTANT FAULT ON POWER STEERING - ADVISE CHECKS

Pass 17 Sep 2006 27,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 21,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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