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GV51 DLE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 DLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 105,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 101,423 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,087 miles

both front tyres are perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

centre exhaust is corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,132 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

both front wiperblades are smearing

centre exhaust is corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable broken

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,462 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,762 miles

bonnet release needs adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,844 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,861 miles

rear silencer becoming corroded and tatty

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,698 miles

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

front discs worn pads have approx 4000 to 5000 miles

Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,998 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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GV51 DLE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV51 DLE, 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 DLE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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