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GU51 XVY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,506 mi
Last recorded63,506 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,040 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,030 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,965 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,676 miles

gearoil leak from n/s driveshaft area

oil leak from swith on front of block, requires urgent attention

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 28,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,670 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 XVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

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

Is GU51 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XVY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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