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GU51 OVL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,621 miles

centre exhaust box heat cover rusting away

engine oil leaks

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

tyre wear n/s/f inner and outer edges

tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,618 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box heat cover rusting away

engine oil leaks

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

tyre wear n/s/f inner and outer edges

tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust center box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,785 miles

both front wiper blade split on ends

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f drop link top ball joint cover split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar drop link top dust cover split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,588 miles

both rear tyres outter walls begun to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres outter walls begun to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,346 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 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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