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GV51 LKZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 43,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,069 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorating. Centre silencer is cracked and blowing.

Pinhole in offside outer CV boot.

Play in the wiper linkage.

Fail 24 Nov 2018 38,987 miles

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

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

Exhaust system is deteriorating. Centre silencer is cracked and blowing.

Pinhole in offside outer CV boot.

Play in the wiper linkage.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure. headlamp mount is broken

Fail 15 Nov 2017 33,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure. headlamp mount is broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,369 miles

centre to rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 32,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 32,013 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,756 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perishing.

rear centre seat belt does not retract.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre is perishing.

rear centre seat belt does not retract.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

engine management lamp illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

engine management lamp illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,732 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 24,732 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,584 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 23,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,990 miles

both rear wheel bearings becoming rough

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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