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GU51 ZHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017

em/light on

o/s rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,715 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

some play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

some play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,254 miles

o/s rear tyre plug repaired

rear exhaust very noisey

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,234 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre plug repaired

rear exhaust very noisey

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,085 miles

exhaust very noisey

slight dampness in rear brake valve

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,073 miles

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

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

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

exhaust very noisey

slight dampness in rear brake valve

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,427 miles

air box slightly fouling ac/pipes

both front repeaters defused

both rear tyres perrishing

non/standard light units fitted to front

some play in both rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,865 miles

air induction filter housing rubbing and ac pipe

all light units have been tinted and both front head lamp units not stanard

boot full unable to check load bay

both rear tyres craking and perishing

centre exhaust box corroded and slighty blowing and rear exhaust box and joint corroded and very poor

cut in off side front tyre side wall

exhaust centre heat sheld inscure

hand brake level travel high

near side front head lamp aim low than other side

near side mirro craked

near side rear brake slighty grabbing and hand brake cable stiff

play in both front steering rack arms under load

red rust coming out of wiper linkage/spindle

steering very light free to move to near side than off side under load and fully raised

Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

air induction filter housing rubbing and ac pipe

all light units have been tinted and both front head lamp units not stanard

boot full unable to check load bay

both rear tyres craking and perishing

centre exhaust box corroded and slighty blowing and rear exhaust box and joint corroded and very poor

cut in off side front tyre side wall

exhaust centre heat sheld inscure

hand brake level travel high

near side front head lamp aim low than other side

near side mirro craked

near side rear brake slighty grabbing and hand brake cable stiff

play in both front steering rack arms under load

red rust coming out of wiper linkage/spindle

steering very light free to move to near side than off side under load and fully raised

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,637 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 58,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side wiper blade split at end

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,838 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,010 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 35,732 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 27,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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