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GV51 FSK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,226 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,750 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,805 miles

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

o/s rear tyre heavily perished.

rear wiperblade split.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 74,805 miles

o/s rear tyre heavily perished.

rear wiperblade split.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,621 miles

oil moisture/residue around cambelt area.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil moisture/residue around cambelt area.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,916 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,000 miles

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

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)

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 FSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

GV51 FSK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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