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GL51 EAE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,559 mi
Last recorded107,559 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,559 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

nearside front steering arm slight play in inner joint

nearside front wiper blade split/poor condition but still clearing windscreen effectively

offside front wiper blade split/poor condition but still clearing windscreen effectively

Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

nearside front steering arm slight play in inner joint

nearside front wiper blade split/poor condition but still clearing windscreen effectively

offside front wiper blade split/poor condition but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,040 miles

Coolant stain on engine.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,794 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant stain on engine.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,682 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,498 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,849 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

timing chain excessively noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 41,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EAE, 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 GL51 EAE registered?

GL51 EAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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