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GJ51 ZFS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,992 mi
Last recorded129,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 129,992 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 116,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 109,338 miles

nearside front lower swivel boot split

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2011 109,338 miles

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

nearside front lower swivel boot split

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,420 miles

nearside front lower swivel boot split

nearside front steering rack ball end has slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2010 107,420 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside front lower swivel boot split

nearside front steering rack ball end has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,338 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,450 miles

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,984 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,765 miles

baffles loose in centre silencer

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

slight blow on rear silencer

Fail 28 Jul 2006 72,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

baffles loose in centre silencer

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 28 Jul 2005 62,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 62,005 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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