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GV51 FYK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust system is secure

Fail 31 May 2017 133,861 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust system is secure

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,016 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 30 May 2015 109,686 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,538 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,585 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,585 miles

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)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

front wiperblades split and smearing windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,599 miles

vin plate missing

Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside lower arm ball joint boot split

vin plate missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

slight oil seepage from around the front crankshaft seal?

Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,182 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

front and rear tyres cracking

grease around the front outer cv gaiters, but gaiters securley mounted and no signs of splits

slight oil seepage from around the front crankshaft seal?

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,617 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 23,617 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 19,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,748 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 FYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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