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GK51 ZZH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly perished/cracked

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished/cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front flexi pipe is corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 87,606 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly perished/cracked

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished/cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front flexi pipe is corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 82,911 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 73,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 May 2013 73,567 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 May 2012 67,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 60,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Fail 17 May 2011 60,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Fail 14 May 2010 52,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres [cracks] on outer wall and tread

Fail 14 May 2009 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres [cracks] on outer wall and tread

Pass 20 May 2008 37,839 miles

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

both rear tyre's cracking on side wall

Fail 17 May 2008 37,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre's cracking on side wall

Pass 18 May 2007 30,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 30,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 21,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 21,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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