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GK51 YBZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

230,643 mi
Last recorded230,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 230,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor play ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 230,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor play ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Causing excessive play at steering wheel ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 217,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 217,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 200,725 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car spanner. warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2018 200,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car spanner. warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 186,511 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

E.M.L. spanner light on

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 186,511 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

E.M.L. spanner light on

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 171,944 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 171,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 158,111 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack tie arm ball joints

Fail 22 Aug 2015 158,111 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and slightly leaking

slight play in both front inner steering rack tie arm ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 137,013 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,057 miles

Nearside front lower Anti-rollbar link joint gaiter deteriorated, Not preventing the ingress of dirt.Fail item from next year

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,057 miles

Nearside front lower Anti-rollbar link joint gaiter deteriorated, Not preventing the ingress of dirt.Fail item from next year

Fail 26 Aug 2011 115,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,010 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 84,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,474 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 58,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper blade smeary

offside headlamp loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,999 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,928 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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GK51 YBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 GK51 YBZ, 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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GK51 YBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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