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GV51 GZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust pipes poor

Fail 27 Jun 2015 114,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,400 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,419 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 87,419 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,437 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 71,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,627 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,214 miles

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

near side rear tyres in poor condition

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,213 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyres in poor condition

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,427 miles

blow on rear exhaust

knock in steering rack

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,801 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 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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