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GL51 HJF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 38,702 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 35,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle metal pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2024 35,349 miles

Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle metal pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Entire front suspension and subframe is rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 33,018 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,391 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 32,389 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,428 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

Front discs are in poor condition - surface rust

Pass 13 Dec 2018 30,675 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,849 miles

Front tyres worn on outer tread

Fail 12 Dec 2017 29,849 miles

Front tyres worn on outer tread

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 28,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,724 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,008 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 25,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 22,618 miles

Nearside Front 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,468 miles

rear tyres perrished but not showing cords

Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,643 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 17,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,615 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cracks on inner edge with visible cords

Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,359 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 HJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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