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GU51 XVK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,337 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,336 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth but still has some grip.

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth but still has some grip.

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,634 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear fog lamp/ reflector slightly loose

Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear fog lamp/ reflector slightly loose

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,345 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,679 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,923 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 XVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

GU51 XVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is GU51 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XVK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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