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GU51 VWT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,173 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 93,173 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,965 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

coolant leaking / level low

Fail 29 Jan 2016 89,963 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror / mount (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

coolant leaking / level low

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,893 miles

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK ON CENTRE SILENCER BOX

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,146 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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