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GV51 AEY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 141,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Handbrake cables slightly rusty

Knock in steering wheel

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Noise from auxiliary belt area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlight aim adjuster weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 141,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Handbrake cables slightly rusty

Knock in steering wheel

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Noise from auxiliary belt area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlight aim adjuster weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,743 miles

Clip missing from fuel filler pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 135,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Clip missing from fuel filler pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover / Underside of car and centre exhaust covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,788 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge / Monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Fail 12 Dec 2019 132,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge / Monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel neck clip snapped

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 125,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel neck clip snapped

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,419 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,419 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,551 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 89,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,972 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,844 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,497 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,497 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,402 miles

slight play offside steering rack

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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GV51 AEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GV51 AEY, 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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GV51 AEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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