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GK51 YDR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,084 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,084 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded slightly

offside front headlight lense unit deterioated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,862 miles

nearside rear tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,197 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,587 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

minor gas leak and corrosion to exhaust middle box

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,587 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

front brake pads wearing low

minor gas leak and corrosion to exhaust middle box

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,821 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,821 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,431 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 YDR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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