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GV51 GZP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,752 mi
Last recorded103,752 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

intermittant wiper blade park fault

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,738 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

intermittant wiper blade park fault

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2020 99,171 miles

intermittant screen wiper park fault

Fail 29 Oct 2020 99,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre run flat damage

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine mil; malfunction indicator lamp showing

exhaust heat shield loose

intermittant screen wiper park fault

slight play and knock detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,983 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both signs of delamination (0.1 (b))

intermittant screen wiper park fault

slight knock and free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2019 93,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing whole of screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both signs of delamination (0.1 (b))

intermittant screen wiper park fault

slight knock and free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,076 miles

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

free play and knock detected at steering wheel

screen wiper park intermittant

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

free play and knock detected at steering wheel

screen wiper park intermittant

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

screen wiper park intermittant

slight play detected at steering wheel + noise

steering lock does not engage

Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Nearside Front tyre worn on 3mm + edge wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Rear both tyre sidewalls perished

screen wiper park intermittant

slight play detected at steering wheel + noise

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,033 miles

nearside doormirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,667 miles

both side front outer cv boots deteriating

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side front outer cv boots deteriating

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

steering lock not engaging when key removed

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

steering lock not engaging when key removed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,725 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi damaged

front wipers not in park position at end of cycle

very light on steering

Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,724 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

front wipers not in park position at end of cycle

Pass 3 Nov 2011 481,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,757 miles

front windscreen wipers fouling on part of vehicle

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhuast system is leaking gases

front windscreen wipers fouling on part of vehicle

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wear on outer edge of nearside front Tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,101 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,571 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

wipers in poor condition

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 GZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 GZP, 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 GZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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