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GL51 VYY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,191 mi
Last recorded169,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 169,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine cam cover/timing chain cover/sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear beam axle

Pass 8 Jan 2018 168,143 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 168,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" BLADE FITTED (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" BLADE FITTED (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 164,464 miles

INTERNAL RATTLE FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,793 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise and wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise and wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2014 135,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,121 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 116,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 97,104 miles

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 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,551 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

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

n/s head light lens cracked

slight roughness and play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,926 miles

centre exhaust split and blowing slightly.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,926 miles

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

centre exhaust split and blowing slightly.

front tyres 2mm of tread.

nearside and offside rear tyres have deep perishing cracks in tread.

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear indicators starting to discolour.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,387 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,761 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 32,761 miles

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

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

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 VYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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