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GY51 FMJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,224 mi
Last recorded62,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,224 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 62,224 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,092 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,156 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,383 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,061 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,640 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 FMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol 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 GY51 FMJ, 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 FMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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