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GU51 WYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,417 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,076 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting on front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 slight surface corrosion (to compensator valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting on front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 slight surface corrosion (to compensator valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,959 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

Rear Both tyres cracking

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play ()

Rear Both tyres cracking

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,114 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,803 miles

slight play in inner steering tie rod ball joints

Fail 5 Sep 2015 77,803 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,892 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,892 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,449 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 46,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,396 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2010 30,396 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,572 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 WYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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