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GU51 XVW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,052 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,181 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre starting to become worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre starting to become worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs becoming corroded

hand brake cables becoming corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cables becoming corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,989 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cables becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,176 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,173 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,619 miles

both rear tyre/s are perished

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust box in poor condtion/slightly leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,616 miles

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

both rear tyre/s are perished

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust box in poor condtion/slightly leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,605 miles

rear exhuast box rusty and very minor blow

Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,521 miles

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

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

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 XVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

GU51 XVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GU51 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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