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GV51 TKN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 TKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 92,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

STEERING RACK WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE WORN/PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,551 miles

offside inner rack end joint has slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,559 miles

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

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

offside inner rack end joint has slight play

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,711 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,672 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 77,887 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering pulls to nearside

Pass 29 May 2012 73,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 73,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 68,343 miles

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

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,631 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside sterring arm

Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,631 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside sterring arm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,122 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside head light showing poor beam pattern

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,122 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside head light showing poor beam pattern

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,568 miles

front section of exhaust rusty

nearside front seat not tipping

nearside inner cv gaeter split

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Nov 2007 52,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front section of exhaust rusty

nearside front seat not tipping

nearside inner cv gaeter split

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,799 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,746 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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 TKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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