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GV51 GGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

43,498 mi
Last recorded43,498 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2025 43,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

some surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,395 miles

dlight play in top nounts

surface corrosion to some suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 41,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,775 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 37,775 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed to extent that failure is imminent (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,574 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 28,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,385 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,385 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

cant see front brake pad depths

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2006 11,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,481 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 GGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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