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GY51 LLJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 140,697 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 140,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,302 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Protective lens of rear reflector broken and partially missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Rear brake readings low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate cracked/broken but still legible (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 122,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion around rear spring upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge/distortion in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Protective lens of rear reflector broken and partially missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Rear brake readings low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate cracked/broken but still legible (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,911 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 106,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch moulding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting brackets missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose One of 2 exhaust tailpipe mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,071 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible section starting to deteriorate

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Tailpipe mounting corroded/broken & 1 mounting corroded/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe flexible section starting to deteriorate

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Tailpipe mounting corroded/broken & 1 mounting corroded/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 58,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside performance low when compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on exhaust centre pipe silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,228 miles

center exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

center exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 May 2014 48,702 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 46,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,921 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate backing starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate backing starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate, still legible

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,989 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 LLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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