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GU51 OFT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,697 mi
Last recorded119,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 104,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken but lamp not wrong (1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,765 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,811 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,084 miles

Front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,084 miles

Front tyres worn badly on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,978 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,765 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,765 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,719 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn on insides.

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 57,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,727 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 OFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

GU51 OFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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