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GL51 WPU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,730 mi
Last recorded69,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides. (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre perished & wearing on edges.

sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,783 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,087 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,215 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

oil switch leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

oil switch leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,644 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,281 miles

Advance corrosion to front brake disc's

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

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

Very heavy front tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,634 miles

both front wipers split

front discs rusty

sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhuast joint

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,298 miles

all four tyres perished

front numberplate cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,930 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 28,930 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 WPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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