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GU51 MSO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 MSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 147,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,194 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 142,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 141,234 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to limit

N/S/R tyre perishing and splitting

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wish bone corroding

O/S/F outer cv boot greasy/perishing

chips and scratches to screen

front sub frame corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,290 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding

play to steering rack / column

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,530 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

knocking from steeering

o/s & n/s handbrake cables corroded & stiff to operate

Pass 17 Jun 2016 131,816 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

slight knock from steering rack

slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,780 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2014 127,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,903 miles

chip to screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,510 miles

chip to screen

slight knock from steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,013 miles

chip to screen

exhaust corroding and slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,614 miles

exhaust corroding

slight knocking from steering column

Fail 9 Jun 2010 121,614 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroding

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 19 Jun 2009 120,527 miles

Chip to screen.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 120,527 miles

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

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

Chip to screen.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 118,150 miles

chip to screen

Fail 23 Jun 2008 118,150 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 116,107 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES GOING WEAK

Fail 25 Jun 2007 116,107 miles

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)

REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,960 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

CHIPS TO SCREEN

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING

Fail 24 Feb 2006 109,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

CHIPS TO SCREEN

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING

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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GU51 MSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU51 MSO, 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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What year was GU51 MSO registered?

GU51 MSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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