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GU51 WXV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 43,056 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,349 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2017 42,349 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,376 miles

P.A.S. starting to malfuncion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,376 miles

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

P.A.S. starting to malfuncion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

slight damage to nearside outer sill panel

Fail 15 Aug 2013 37,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades smearing and slightly split, but clearing screen ok.

slight damage to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,804 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 34,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,163 miles

front & rear registration plates detiriorating

os & ns rear tyre walls & treads perishing & cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front & rear registration plates detiriorating

os & ns rear tyre walls & treads perishing & cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,957 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,240 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 WXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 WXV registered?

GU51 WXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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