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GV51 FRD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres and off side front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

oil low

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,160 miles

hand brake cable corroded

near side front tyre wearing on edges

oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,307 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Possible steering assist fault??

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,142 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,153 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight body damage

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,305 miles

All tyre walls perished

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside parking brake cable corroded

Service warning illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,456 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,840 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 34,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 FRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRD, 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 GV51 FRD registered?

GV51 FRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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