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GK51 YCX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 73,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 94,826 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 93,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 92,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,088 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 58,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,036 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 YCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK51 YCX, 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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What year was GK51 YCX registered?

GK51 YCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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