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GY51 BWK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,950 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,950 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,603 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)

both front tyres wearing from inor edges

both front wipers starting to split

front number plate is damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,603 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

both front tyres wearing from inor edges

both front wipers starting to split

front number plate is damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,679 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,368 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,572 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,275 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,275 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,857 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 BWK 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 62.5%.

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 GY51 BWK, 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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GY51 BWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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