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GU51 VXE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,858 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near steering rack bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint & loose (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 3,928 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 3,928 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,731 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 30,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,858 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,858 miles

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

washer bottle fluid has become contaminated recommend that washer bottle is removed and cleaned

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 22,461 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 19,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 VXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

GU51 VXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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