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GV51 KWD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fading, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 114,240 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 114,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear spare wheel attached, maintains same tyre size across rear axle.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,086 miles

note: engine sump area oily.

note: engine top cover area oily.

offside front headlight lens glazed up.

offside front suspension lower balljoint boot small damage.

rear number plate faded up.

rear number plate faded up.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

note: engine sump area oily.

note: engine top cover area oily.

offside front headlight lens glazed up.

offside front suspension lower balljoint boot small damage.

rear number plate faded up.

rear number plate faded up.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015

oil leak....oil pressure switch

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,838 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,834 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,263 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Odometer not illuminating

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 67,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Odometer not illuminating

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside outer sills have plastic over covers fitted

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing & cracks in tyre wall

nearside rear tyre worn low inner tyre tread area & distorted tyre tread wear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside outer sills covers fitted

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking and perishing

nearside rear worn low inner tread area , uneven tyre treadd wear .

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,318 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 5,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant low

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside fronr inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel hose from filler neck , joint has no clip around hose

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split where joining driveshaft

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,005 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel hose from filler neck , joint has no clip around hose

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split where joining driveshaft

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

offside front & nearside front inner faces pitted

offside front brake disc inner face shaded areas

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,061 miles

front number plate delaminating readable

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly low

offside front suspension wishbone front bush comtainated with oil

Oil leak

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 33,955 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,372 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and has chip in outer sidewall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,029 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 KWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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