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GL51 GDO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,308 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 88,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,066 miles

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

play in rack inner joints

Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,064 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in rack inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,257 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body damage to n/s/f

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body damage to n/s/f

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,336 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside front wing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,335 miles

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,253 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,470 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 48,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,114 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,114 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,014 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 GDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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