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GK51 YDE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,897 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres have irregular tread wear on inner edges

nearside horn switch inoperative

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,897 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres have irregular tread wear on inner edges

nearside horn switch inoperative

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,189 miles

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

nearside [left hand] steering wheel horn switch inoperative

offside front anti-roll bar link swivel worn

slight wear in steering rack[inner track rod joints]

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,189 miles

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

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

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

nearside [left hand] steering wheel horn switch inoperative

offside front anti-roll bar link swivel worn

slight wear in steering rack[inner track rod joints]

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,532 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

left side horn button inoperative

steering rack has slight wear in nearside

Fail 30 Oct 2009 52,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

left side horn button inoperative

steering rack has slight wear in nearside

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,263 miles

both front discs have slight wear

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

left hand horn switch/button inoperative

minor gas leak from rear of centre silencer

nearside rear fog light lense damaged

steering rack has slight amount of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear fog lamp lens damage small part missing no white light to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 29,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 22,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 22,760 miles

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

Rear exhaaust silencer is corroded and is starting to blow

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 YDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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