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GV51 KSJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,139 mi
Last recorded79,139 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,139 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,169 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,220 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inside edges - both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inside edges - both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,353 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,353 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,697 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both rear (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,211 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,935 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn low on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,662 miles

1 horn button inoperative

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

ofside outer c.v. boot leaking

some damage to wheel rims

steering poor - slightly worse to the left

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,662 miles

1 horn button inoperative

ofside outer c.v. boot leaking

some damage to wheel rims

steering poor - slightly worse to the left

Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,660 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some damage to wheel rims

1 horn button inoperative

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ofside outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

right hand horn pad not working on steering wheel push

Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,891 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

right hand horn pad not working on steering wheel push

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,369 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 KSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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