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GU51 YZV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

11,342 mi
Last recorded11,342 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 11,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 8,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 8,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 8,104 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 8,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 7,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 7,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 7,851 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 7,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 7,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 7,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 7,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,807 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded heavy & starting to blow

Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,554 miles

Rear exhaust box (outer cover) split / corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,253 miles

Rear exhaust system (back-box) outer cover split & corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,791 miles

Rear exhaust sysyem (back-box) 'outer' cover corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box 'outer' cover starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,749 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 YZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

GU51 YZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GU51 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YZV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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