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GL51 GXP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,397 mi
Last recorded124,397 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have nails in them

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 7 Aug 2015 124,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have nails in them

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,912 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 107,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 98,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,488 miles

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

exhaust system beginning to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,384 miles

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

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

exhaust system beginning to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,823 miles

front brake discs worn.

front brake pads low.

front wiper blades smearing screen.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,769 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 44,769 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 37,869 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 37,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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