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GU51 XVP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front sidelight bulb dim

Offside number plate bulb dim

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers very slow

Fail 2 Aug 2019 78,596 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers very slow

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,667 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,400 miles

Steering system has play/knock in it

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has play/knock in it

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,604 miles

Parking brake only just passed.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 58,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 58,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 49,682 miles

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

Service light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 49,682 miles

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

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

Service light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,282 miles

both rear tyres old

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,431 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 25,427 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,346 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 14,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,042 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall is starting to crack

off side front tyre outer side wall is starting to crack

unable to view brakes fully wheels would need to be removed to check

Fail 6 Dec 2007 11,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre outer side wall is starting to crack

off side front outer cv boot clip is begining to deterioate

off side front tyre outer side wall is starting to crack

unable to view brakes fully wheels would need to be removed to check

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 10,201 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

GU51 XVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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