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GV51 FPX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,697 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working +lens damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,196 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front c.v joint noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,537 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 80,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,448 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,336 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,336 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,010 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,756 miles

Offside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,697 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,890 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,742 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 19,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre perished but no cords seen at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,830 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 FPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FPX, 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 FPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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