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GY51 FNM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt does not extend (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive amount of play, Dangerous! ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 100,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,934 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

childseat nearside rear

oil leak from engine

timing chain noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2017 93,847 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

childseat nearside rear

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

oil leak from engine

timing chain noisey

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,828 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 85,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,781 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,890 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,521 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,723 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,723 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,057 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 57,872 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,808 miles

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres low oon inner edges, 195/50/15v

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,443 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 15,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R,Seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,806 miles

both rear sidewalls cracking

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2006 7,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear sidewalls cracking

front brake disc's corroded

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 FNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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