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GY51 FNT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 126,739 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle presented on a very wet day

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle presented on a very wet day

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge and has a small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2014 117,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge and has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,784 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 84,784 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,686 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly cut

Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly cut

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,587 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 FNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FNT, 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 FNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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