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GL51 GHB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,640 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Slight mark on windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2014 95,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Slight mark on windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

near side front tyre low on edges

off side front tyre low on edges and 2mm in centre

windscreen slightly marked from damaged wiper blade

wiper linkage worn resulting in wiper hitting body

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,819 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

near side front tyre low on edges

off side front tyre low on edges and 2mm in centre

windscreen slightly marked from damaged wiper blade

wiper linkage worn resulting in wiper hitting body

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,617 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring end broken but does not effect operation

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring end broken but does not effect operation

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,825 miles

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

Drivers door mirror cracked.

O/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,151 miles

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

front wipers starting to go slightly slow

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,229 miles

front disc starting to corrode †rear exhaust box in poor condition and has slight blow †both rear tyres starting to crack

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 GHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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