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GU51 WDF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,983 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,969 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

unable to access fuel cap

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,113 miles

offside and nearside rear fog lamp unit lenses cracked

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jun 2016 89,113 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear fog lamp unit lenses cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,101 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,136 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,996 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads appear low

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 WDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

GU51 WDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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