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GK51 ZZJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,965 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 35,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,193 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 35,193 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,891 miles

Battery sluggish when cranking vehicle.

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 32,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,136 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 12,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 12,469 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 ZZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

GK51 ZZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GK51 ZZJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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