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GV51 UDD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 116,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 116,938 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,287 miles

offside rear tyre badly perishing on shoulders

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,286 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park in drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section damaged and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wheel speed wire almost worn through (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure (gaiter comes off on full lock) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre badly perishing on shoulders

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 91,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,106 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,751 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,739 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,249 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,443 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 UDD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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