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GV51 FYR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both head lamp patterns poor

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,743 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 119,635 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Fail 30 Mar 2019 119,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose mounting bracket on axle broken (1.1.21 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,606 miles

both front wipers deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing in tread

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wipers deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing in tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,352 miles

offside rear and offside front tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear and offside front tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,162 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 72,119 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight screen damage

Fail 6 May 2011 72,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

eml on

front brake discs corroded

slight screen damage

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,059 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 72,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,925 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,860 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,166 miles

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE BULB NOT WORKING - REPLACED BULB

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

GV51 FYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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