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GJ51 YCT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,427 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 127,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Damage, showing white light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rubber missing at rear

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind offside rear brake

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,326 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,115 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,722 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 116,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,132 miles

advise off side front sidelamp dim

advise oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 112,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

advise off side front sidelamp dim

advise oil leak

advise both rear tyres badly perrished but no cords exsposed,

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,689 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,689 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 103,193 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat cushion worn.

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split!

reverse lights not working.

steering rack slightly noisey.O/s rack gaiter badly twisted!

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,193 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat cushion worn.

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split!

reverse lights not working.

steering rack slightly noisey.O/s rack gaiter badly twisted!

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,836 miles

N/S/R tyre perished, Fuel filter corrieded, N/S inner cv gaitor perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,904 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 79,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 65,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 YCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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