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GL51 PYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front mirror outer cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,352 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front mirror outer cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,409 miles

both headlights are slightly cloudy

hazard lights are slightly interacting with other lights

play in both rack arms

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlights are slightly cloudy

hazard lights are slightly interacting with other lights

play in both rack arms

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,840 miles

N/S/F Inner Steering Joint Slight Play

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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 steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 60,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tracking check

Pass 20 May 2009 52,858 miles

Both front tyres are cracked on tread and worn on inner edge

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 52,858 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are cracked on tread and worn on inner edge

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,405 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F antiroll bar link dust covers are split.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,626 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 37,626 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

May need tracking.

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 28,273 miles

Both front wiper blades split at the end but clearing screen.

Cluth pedal rubber missing.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish on sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perishing on sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,273 miles

Both front wiper blades split at the end but clearing screen.

Cluth pedal rubber missing.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish on sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perishing on sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 PYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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