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GU51 YZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,571 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,656 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,306 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 YZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 YZK registered?

GU51 YZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 YZK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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