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GU51 OVH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,862 mi
Last recorded75,862 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,862 miles

steering coloum rough when turnt

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 75,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

steering coloum rough when turnt

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,491 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corroding on inner face

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight knock from steering column

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,031 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,827 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,029 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 29,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,498 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE

Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,498 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE

Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,262 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 OVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

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

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