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GU51 WCJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,121 mi
Last recorded114,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,121 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 114,121 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 105,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 100,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,831 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2022 90,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,622 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering power assistance greater to left than right

Fail 26 May 2021 81,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering power assistance greater to left than right

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,712 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 72,712 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,306 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 58,928 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Fail 26 May 2018 58,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen washers front /rear switches transposed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,651 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 42,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,760 miles

ADVISE INGRESS OF MOISTURE EVIDENT TO N/S/FRONT HEADLAMP UNIT

Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE INGRESS OF MOISTURE EVIDENT TO N/S/FRONT HEADLAMP UNIT

Pass 19 May 2011 25,856 miles

both rear tyres perishing

wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,762 miles

front brake pads on limit

o/s/f tyre...2.5mm on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,794 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 WCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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