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GV51 LML

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,400 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

maintenance light on

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,235 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,752 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner

Fail 7 Nov 2015 78,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,639 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age cracking to both rear tyres

rear brakes noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,945 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age cracking to both rear tyres

rear brakes noisey

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,050 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,978 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section

Ageing to rear tyres just within MOT limits.

Front disc's pad getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,781 miles

advance corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 17 Oct 2007 33,781 miles

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

50% rear brake imbalance

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

advance corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,524 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 21,921 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 21,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LML is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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