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GU51 WYF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 105,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 103,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,275 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,447 miles

Engine is leaking oil.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,425 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH rear indicator bulbs are fading in colour.

Engine is leaking oil.

NEARSIDE MAIN BEAM HEADLAMP BULB IS INCORRECTLY FITTED.

Pass 22 May 2012 89,314 miles

the centre exhaust section is leaking to the limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,293 miles

Centre silencer deteriorating and has leak nearing the limits.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer deteriorating and has leak nearing the limits.

Pass 6 May 2010 79,116 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 79,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,335 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 63,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 31,499 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 WYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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