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GL51 NCN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,917 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 102,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between tail box and center pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between tail box and center pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,365 miles

Offside Front door mirror loose

Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front door mirror loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,050 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,952 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

internal knock from steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,952 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

internal knock from steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,043 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 31,202 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,647 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 NCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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