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GU51 XVO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 99,334 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,436 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre heavily perished. Ply/Cord not exposed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre heavily perished. Ply/Cord not exposed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,029 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,029 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,280 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,692 miles

advice n/s inner boot split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,692 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

advice n/s/ inner boot split

no oil took 2 & half lts

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,692 miles

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

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

advice n/s/ inner boot split

no oil took 2 & half lts

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,750 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,750 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,073 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber boot split'

Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,073 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber boot split'

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,503 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar upper ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,503 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar upper ball joint rubber boot split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,672 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,668 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 37,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 XVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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