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GU51 ZHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,276 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,141 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,141 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,613 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,551 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 94,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,435 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 ZHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

GU51 ZHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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