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GY51 HCZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,297 miles

rear wiper blade badly split, n/sf wheel arch trim insecure, exhaust centre silencer corroded and blowing slightly, n/s/f wheel trim broken, o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f and both rear 6.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm (2.0mm on in edge

tyre size 155/80/13 79t

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,782 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from both ends of centre silencer

Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,782 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

n/s inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from both ends of centre silencer

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 6mm 155/80r13 79t

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,607 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight damage to o/s/f brake hose

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 5.5mm both rear 7mm 155/80r13 79t

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,072 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wheel arch trim loose (clips broken)

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 7.5mm 155/80r13t

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,072 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wheel arch trim loose (clips broken)

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 7.5mm 155/80r13t

Fail 5 Nov 2008 42,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to n/s/f wheel trim, slight corrosion to exhaust centre silencer,slight wear and corrosion to n/s/f brake disc, front pads approx 50% worn, slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

outside temp sensor not working, tyre tread depths; n//sf 6.0mm, o/s/f 8.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 155/80/13t

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,604 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel trim, slight corrosion to exhaust centre silencer,slight wear and corrosion to n/s/f brake disc, front pads approx 50% worn, slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

outside temp sensor not working, tyre tread depths; n//sf 6.0mm, o/s/f 8.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 155/80/13t

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,251 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition, rear wiper blade badly split, rear no plate in poor condition, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 7.0mm, o/s/f 2.5mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 155/80/13t

o/s indicator flash rate - intermittant fault - too fast at start of test but flash rate normal before test ended.

slight damage to n/s/f wing. bumper and wheel trim. o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edhge, slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre, outside temp display not working,

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,112 miles

Oil leak

outside air temp sensor not working

play in gear linkage

Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,865 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 HCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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