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GU51 OVE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,583 mi
Last recorded62,583 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 62,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,778 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,765 miles

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

exhaust corroded centre and rear

rear tyres cracking vside walls

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,765 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded centre and rear

rear tyres cracking vside walls

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,436 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,072 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 29,252 miles

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,054 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 20,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 OVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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