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GV51 KSN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,830 miles

Rear shock absorbers rusty

tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,205 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,983 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front headlamps frosted

insp light on

Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front headlamps frosted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,501 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

park brake cables corroded

play in steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,778 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside beam pattern low strenght

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (stepped tread)

rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,649 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (stepped tread)

rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,869 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,150 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,216 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 KSN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KSN, 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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What year was GV51 KSN registered?

GV51 KSN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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