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GKZ 3501

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3501
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 137,827 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,198 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 124,198 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 123,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,182 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear evident

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack (no core or ply evident)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has shoulder wear evident

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack (no core or ply evident)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear evident

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack (no core or ply evident)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has shoulder wear evident

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack (no core or ply evident)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Fail 16 Aug 2013 104,244 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both rear tyres worn on the inner tread area

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wrong wipper blade fitted to the nearside front.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation

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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GKZ 3501 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GKZ 3501, 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 GKZ 3501 registered?

GKZ 3501 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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