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GY51 AEK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 AEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018
Fail 8 Jun 2018

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,793 miles

child seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,785 miles

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

child seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front wiper blades perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,580 miles

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

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

front discs well worn

long handbrake travel

rear silencer poor condition

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front discs well worn

long handbrake travel

rear silencer poor condition

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,161 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 13,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,831 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 3,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 3,216 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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GY51 AEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY51 AEK, 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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What year was GY51 AEK registered?

GY51 AEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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