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GV51 NYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,802 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,224 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch peddle rubber\nsf tyre approaching legal limit\exhaust centre section minor leak and deteriorated\rear accros rear axle hand brake cables corroding\injuries in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,934 miles

"L" plate in swept area

N/S/F brake disc BADLY corroded on outer face

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

Washers poor delivery

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre also has various cracks to the outer tyre wall and tread but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,979 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,317 miles

new front number plate fitted after test, †new mirror glass fitted †

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 NYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NYP, 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 NYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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