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GU51 YZB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,426 mi
Last recorded106,426 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust in poor condition

steering light to left when jacked up and wheel free

Fail 26 Aug 2017 106,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust in poor condition

steering light to left when jacked up and wheel free

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front tie rod has play

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front tie rod has play

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked on sidewall

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

steering light to left hand side

Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked on sidewall

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

steering light to left hand side

Fail 19 Jul 2014 77,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

steering pulls to left

Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre perishing

steering pulls to left

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,572 miles

power steering bias to the left lock

Fail 6 Jul 2013 39,255 miles

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

power steering bias to the left lock

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible power steering fault (slightly heavier to the right lock)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 57,916 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

possible power steering fault (slightly heavier to the right lock)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,470 miles

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

steering slightly light to the left (power steering fault?)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,465 miles

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

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

steering slightly light to the left (power steering fault?)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,322 miles

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,588 miles

water mark in rear no.plate

Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,588 miles

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

water mark in rear no.plate

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,395 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,018 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,954 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 YZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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