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GU51 OFP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,686 mi
Last recorded140,686 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,686 miles

Central Front engine oil leak.

Central Rear Inner seat belt in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot in poor conditon

Offside Rear Inner brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,581 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front engine oil leak.

Central Rear Inner seat belt in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot in poor conditon

Offside Rear Inner brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 132,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 128,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 124,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2013 118,386 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,601 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2012 114,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,245 miles

Both front barke discs are slightly scored

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offisde rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear number plate is cracked but not affecting letters

Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front barke discs are slightly scored

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offisde rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear number plate is cracked but not affecting letters

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,057 miles

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

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

NSR and OSF tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2010 99,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,075 miles

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

slight wear to nearside track rod inner joint

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,249 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 78,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,666 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GU51 OFP, 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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GU51 OFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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