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GL51 NFO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,023 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine light on

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs thin

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn nearly to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside play in steering inner rack end ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn nearly to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Wiper rubber poor

Offside play in steering inner rack end ball joint

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear coil springs corroded (both)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine light on

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs thin

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn nearly to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside play in steering inner rack end ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn nearly to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Wiper rubber poor

Offside play in steering inner rack end ball joint

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear coil springs corroded (both)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,329 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 134,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,524 miles

Engine oil topped up with 2litres of oil before emission test

Front brake pads seem worn thin, advise wheels off inspection and replace as required

Front reg plate has minor damage

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges. Inner edges completely devoid of tread

Engine oil topped up with 2litres of oil before emission test

Front brake pads seem worn thin, advise wheels off inspection and replace as required

Front reg plate has minor damage

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S rear tyres shows some perish cracking and has worn on inner edge

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

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 113,665 miles

front reg plate has minor damage

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2013 113,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front reg plate has minor damage

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,947 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,659 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,117 miles

nearside anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Fail 27 Mar 2009 1,199 miles

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

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

nearside anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,054 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,803 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 NFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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