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GV51 WPF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,390 mi
Last recorded127,390 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 WPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 127,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,606 miles

drivers door difficult to open

fuel cap cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2015 122,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working headlamp (1.1.A.3b)

drivers door difficult to open

fuel cap cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,068 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 115,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,198 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door handle stiff sticks

fuel cap has damage

Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door handle stiff sticks

fuel cap has damage

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,673 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,673 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 83,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 83,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,141 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 WPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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