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GV51 HFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,612 mi
Last recorded44,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,532 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 41,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 35,908 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

rear tyres perished/cracking

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 30 May 2017 35,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake discs corroded/worn

front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

rear tyres perished/cracking

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,123 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,709 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,172 miles

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

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,288 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front abs sensor wire worn to metal

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 8,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

play to anti-roll bar link pins

wipers in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2005 5,812 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 HFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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