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GU51 OET

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,863 mi
Last recorded66,863 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 66,863 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to both dipped beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine management lights on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 62,533 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 57,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 53,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,301 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch around fuel filler

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,507 miles

Nearside tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,617 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,101 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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GU51 OET is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

GU51 OET is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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