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GL51 DZO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 104,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 104,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 104,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,495 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low 3mm

slight play in steering rac k joints

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,492 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight play in steering rack join ts

steel wheel fitted to n /s/f

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

steel wheel fitted to n /s/f

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 27 Nov 2008 90,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,787 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 72,919 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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GL51 DZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL51 DZO, 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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GL51 DZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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