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GV51 VLN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,783 miles

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted both front ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 117,783 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted both front ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,396 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,040 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,023 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,434 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,765 miles

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

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

steering slightly light turning left

Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

steering slightly light turning left

Pass 18 Dec 2010 67,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,226 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,162 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,199 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,199 miles

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

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 VLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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